Company Documentation From Startup to Growth (#1 – Corporate Documents)
Recorded
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 · 1:00 p.m.
ABOUT THIS WEBINAR
Part 1 of a series of 3 seminars on the documentation you need to manage your venture from startup to growth (Corporate Documents)
Get your paperwork on! Now, many of you may think this topic will be as fun as watching paint dry, but we can tell you company founders and entrepreneurs that getting your documentation done right from day one can save you immense challenges down the road – from shareholders’ agreements to establishing a clean capital table to pilot agreements.
SFU VentureLabs is proud to host a 3-part educational overview series with legal and financial experts on the many factors you need to consider when transitioning from startup to growth.
Wednesday, October 7: Corporate Documents
This session will include discussion on topics like incorporation, share capital, shareholders’ agreements and reverse vesting, stock option plans, employment and contractor agreements, and IP assignments.
Speakers include:
Geoff Pedlow, Fasken
Michael Waters, Borden Ladner Gervais
Moderator: James Atherton, Capiche
SUBSEQUENT SERIES EVENTS
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Wednesday, October 21: Sales and Licensing
This session will include discussion on licensing agreements, agreements for trials and pilots, support and maintenance contracts, and joint marketing agreements. (Register here for the second session:https://venturelabs.ca/event/company-documentation-from-startup-to-growth-2-sales-licensing/)
Wednesday, November 4: Raising Capital
This session will include discussion on the basics of terms sheets, due diligence checklists (and how to be ready), and practical advice on determining which investors to approach so you optimize your time best. (Register here for the third session:https://venturelabs.ca/event/company-documentation-from-startup-to-growth-3-raising-capital/)
Please note these workshops are information and insights not intended to replace the guidance of legal counsel.
Education & learning
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ADDITIONAL INFO
Categories:
Education & learning
Science & tech
When:
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 · 1:00 p.m.
Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Price:Free
Language:English
Who can attend?Anyone with the event link can attend
Dave is a Senior Partner with Rocket Builders and is business consultant and advisor for various technology companies. He is currently a Mentor in Residence at Simon Fraser University Venture Connection and a guest lecturer at the New Ventures BC...
Michael practises corporate and securities law with particular emphasis on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, investment fund management and corporate governance.
As a member of the Technology and Securities Group of Fasken’s Vancouver office, Geoff advises emerging companies and the investors that fund them in connection with early stage, venture capital, growth equity, private equity and M&A transactions.
SFU VentureLabs® helps companies turn ideas into profitable, sustainable businesses, supporting them with programs and services for what they need most, when they need it most.