ScaleUp Speaker Series Austin Fall 2024 - All Sessions

You’re incorporated, now what? Morrison Foerster, in partnership with Bridge Bank and Escalon, is offering its ScaleUp Speaker Series in Austin, a complimentary ten-part series that provides a legal roadmap for entrepreneurs aiming to scale up their companies. This weekly seminar will arm you with the knowledge needed to manage the legal aspects of launching, funding, and growing a startup, as well as insights to help you avoid common mistakes. Lunch and parking are complimentary.

To register, please contact Alyson Wagner at AustinEvents@mofo.com.

Note: This fall, weekly sessions will run on Tuesdays.

We invite you to register for all sessions, or register for any of the individual sessions that interest you by clicking on the registration links embedded in the topic titles:

• Protecting Your IP - September 10, 2024 - Learn the basics of the different types of IP, the importance of proper IP ownership, and when to undertake a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis, as well as patent and trade secret missteps to avoid that may prevent you from protecting your IP.

• You're Incorporated, Now What? - September 17, 2024 - Learn why different types of legal entities impact the ability to raise capital, the importance of choosing financial partners with careful consideration, and common financial pitfalls. 

• Raising Angel Investment (including Convertible Note Financing) - September 24, 2024 - Learn the most common angel investment structures and practices in seed stage investing (including debt, equity and hybrid approaches) and an introduction to the preferred stock terms that form the basis of venture capital investments. 

• Raising Venture Capital Investment (Deal Terms and Structures) - October 1, 2024 - Learn the basic concepts, structures, and math behind venture capital investments, including capital structures, term sheets, and capitalization and liquidation models.  

• Venture Debt 101 - October 8, 2024 - Learn how venture debt differs from other types of loans, as well as the potential benefits, ideal timing to raise, key considerations, and potential pitfalls.

• Most Common Legal Mistakes of Startup Entrepreneurs - October 15, 2024 - Learn key mistakes, their impact on startups, and how to avoid them in the first place.

• PITCH DAY - October 22, 2024 (No ScaleUp session this week) - Save the date for Morrison Foerster's semiannual Pitch Day, where select technology and life sciences companies will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of venture capital investors. More details to come.

• Startup Equity Incentives - October 29, 2024 - Learn the basics of customary equity incentives and how they are used to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market. We will discuss founder vesting, restricted stock, and stock options (including ISOs and NSOs).

• Technology Transactions - November 5, 2024 - Learn about the legal and commercial issues that can arise in connection with the acquisition, licensing, development, and commercialization of technologies and IP assets.

• Preparing for Exit - November 12, 2024 - Learn the differences among acquisition structures, fundamental merger and acquisition (M&A) terms, and an overview of definitive M&A agreements and processes, as well as the steps necessary when considering an IPO, including the process and timing, and life as a U.S. public company.

• Fireside Chat with a Founder & Investor - November 19, 2024 - Fireside chat featuring MoFo partner Shannon Sibold; Mike Meyers, CEO of Reflex; and Rajiv Bala, Founder and General Partner at Clutch VC. Learn from their combined expertise what is most essential for companies getting ready for a financing round, including connecting with the right investors, preparing for due diligence, and drafting a term sheet.