Todays show:
Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down the current state of startup funding (0:37), anti-dilution provisions (7:11), re-incentivizing management teams (16:23), and much more!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason
(0:37) Market update: Current state of startups and funding
(1:21) Consolidated investment trends and the venture capital slowdown
(4:23) The importance of due diligence, runway, and down round impacts
(7:11) Anti-dilution provisions and strategies for investor communication
(16:23) Re-incentivizing management teams and insider-led funding scenarios
(23:46) Importance of investor relations and board management
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