Startup Challenges Series: Structuring and Financing Your Entrepreneurial Venture

BioEnterprise hosts a two-part educational program, “Startup Challenges: Structuring and Financing Your Entrepreneurial Venture,” designed to provide the entrepreneur with an overview of the legal documents associated with starting and funding a company. Led by veteran innovation attorney, Jeffrey Jones, the two sessions will offer advice and strategies for avoiding common pitfalls and will foster a clearer understanding of the tangle of legal documents facing a startup entrepreneur.

Part I: How to Form Your Company and Protect Founder Interests – April 4th, 2018
Topics include:

• Intellectual Property
• Choice of Entity
• Employee Compensation
• Virtual Management
• Approaching Investors

Also featured is a panel discussion, moderated by Jeff Jones, Esq., involving investors and founders to share real-life experiences.

Founder: William Fuller (Sotera Medical)
Founder: Kurt Rote (Western Oncolytics)
Investor: James Richardson (Promedica Innovations)
Investor: Mike Kime (iSelect Fund)

For more information or to register for Part I click here.

Part II: How to Fund Your Company and Work with Your Investors – April 18th, 2018
Topics include:

• Term sheets
• Closing Documents
• Thoughts for the Future – Next Round and Exits

Also featured is a panel discussion, moderated by Jeff Jones, Esq., involving investors and founders to share real-life experiences.

Founder: Jon Snyder (Neuros Medical)
Co-Founder: Russ Donda (ViewRay)
Investor: David Kereiakes (River Cities Capital Funds)
Investor: Bill Trainor (Mutual Capital Partners)

For more information or to register for Part II click here.

Both sessions will be held at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland and start with a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and conclude with a networking lunch at noon. Complimentary valet parking is included.

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