ScaleUp Speaker Series Austin Fall 2024 - Startup Equity Incentives

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.

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

Register or contact Alyson Wagner at AustinEvents@mofo.com to learn more.

Startup Equity Incentives

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).

Topics covered in this one-hour session include:

• Founder restricted stock and stock options

• Vesting and repurchase rights (including 83(b) elections and early exercise)

• Stock incentive plans

• Incentive stock options (ISOs) and nonqualified stock options (NSOs)

• Administration of stock option plans and valuation