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Events for Venture-Scale Founders

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BYOT (Bring Your Own Topic) - London

January

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Zoom

Court Lorenzini, FounderNexus

B.Y.O.T. - Bring Your Own Topic: This event will be online only, and allow members and prospects to raise timely issues you're facing and get input from the other founders present.

How to Responsibly Build our AI Future

January

12:00 AM - 3:00 AM

Seattle

Christian Belady

This presentation will discuss some the challenges that the AI boom is facing as demand is outstripping Power and straining the supply chain. Additionally, communities are no longer welcoming digital infrastructure into there municipalities because of resource consumption and utility rate escalations.

This presentation will discuss how “what got us here, wont get us there” which offers new opportunities if we think outside of the box. It will also provide some examples of how some start up companies are driving a more strategic and transformational approach.

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How to properly structure Equity Compensation for Early Stage Founders ($0-$2M ARR)

January

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Zoom

Daniel Neuman, Carney Law

Join us for an exclusive, intimate discussion on equity compensation, the critical decisions that shape your startup's culture, cap table, and long-term success. This small-group gathering brings together six founders with experienced legal experts who specialize in startup equity structures.

Whether you're navigating your first hire's equity package, establishing your vesting schedule, or optimizing your option pool, this is your chance to get personalized guidance in a judgment-free environment.

What You'll Get:

Free legal expertise on equity compensation best practices, including:

Designing equity packages that attract and retain talent
Understanding vesting schedules, cliffs, and acceleration provisions
Sizing and structuring your option pool
Navigating 409A valuations and tax implications
Avoiding common equity mistakes that founders regret

Real conversation with other founders at your stage, learning from their experiences and challenges

Actionable takeaways you can implement immediately in your startup

Perfect For You if:

You're early-stage ($0-2M ARR) and haven't fully figured out your equity strategy
You have specific questions about equity compensation
You want to learn from experienced legal counsel without breaking the bank
You prefer candid, direct answers over generic frameworks

Why Small and Intimate?

With just six founders and focused legal experts, everyone gets time to ask their burning questions. This isn't a panel. It's a real Q&A where you'll leave with clarity, not confusion.

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Venture Capital Financing (for Series A members with >$2M ARR)

January

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Zoom

Becki DeGraw, Wilson Sonsini

In this expert session with Becki DeGraw from Wilson Sonsini, we will explore the fundamentals of venture capital financings. Becki will provide practical insights and guide you through understanding:

The financing process
Negogiating term sheets

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Early Stage Tax Strategies for Growth-Stage founders ($2-$10M ARR)

January

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Zoom

Daniel Neuman, Carney Law

You've hit product-market fit. Now it's time to get your tax strategy right before inefficient decisions cost you hundreds of thousands. This intimate founder gathering brings together six leaders building in the $2-10M ARR range with seasoned tax professionals and financial advisors who work with early-stage companies.

This isn't accounting 101. This is the conversation about tax planning decisions that actually move the needle at your stage.

What You'll Get

Free expert guidance on tax strategies that matter, including:

Entity structure optimization for your stage and trajectory
R&D tax credits and other overlooked deductions
Founder compensation strategy (salary vs. distributions vs. equity considerations)
Sales tax and multi-state compliance essentials
Tax-efficient fundraising decisions
Preparing your financials and tax position for Series A or growth capital
Loss carryforwards and profitability timing
Minimizing tax drag on growth decisions

Peer learning from other founders navigating similar growth challenges and tax decisions

Practical, actionable plans you can implement immediately with your finance and accounting teams

Perfect For You if:

You're at $2-$10M ARR and thinking seriously about tax efficiency
You're raising capital (or planning to) and want to optimize your tax position
You're not sure if your current structure is costing you money
You want expert guidance without the $500/hour engagement fees
You care about getting tax strategy right before it becomes costly to change

Why small and intimate?

With six founders and dedicated tax experts, there's real time for your specific questions. Whether you're planning for Series A, scaling across states, or trying to maximize retained earnings, you'll leave with clarity and a plan.

Where experienced founders go to up their game

I can say with confidence that I get far more value from FounderNexus than the cost of the membership, and I'm not even taking full advantage! This community is going to be an important part of my journey as I continue building and growing my company.

Steve Tout

founder, Identient

I really loved how welcoming the vibe felt from the moment I arrived.

Katrina Romatowski

founder, reSpace

It was awesome

Edan Shahar

founder, Wild Zebra

The event was great! Highlight: Encouragement of diverse viewpoints and good founder mix

Darian Parrish

founder, PwrOn

I think the breakout sessions are a loose but useful way to get people talking about challenges and resolutions.

Mark Fiebig

founder, Payscore

I was initially hesitant to join yet another group as there is no shortage of people claiming to help entrepreneurs, but Court Lorenzini and FounderNexus are the real deal. Any serious founder will benefit immensely from joining FounderNexus.

Jasper Kuria

co-founder, ConversionMagic

Great event, I learned a lot! Looking forward to next one

Shama Keskar

founder, Mudita Studios

FounderNexus fills a gap for entrepreneurs by complementing traditional incubator and early investment programs with a high-quality peer founder network.

Bob Lach

founder, Lightbridge Solutions

I also felt a sense of real community for the first time as a founder. You're all onto something special here!

Elias DeFaria

co-founder, SDF Labs

This was a fast track to relevant experience/advice in a room where you hold nothing back.

Nicole Resch

Co-founder, Imperative

I have attended events nationwide and joined so-called “MasterMind” groups, but nothing comes close to the network and support I have experienced at FounderNexus.

Arthur Baranovskiy

co-founder, ARY Engineering

Interested in starting a FounderNexus chapter in your area?

If you're an experienced venture-scale founder that's passionate about growing your local entrepreneurial community and likes being at the center of things, we'd love to connect. We've got everything you need to get a local chapter started.