We will cover the basics of what to expect in negotiating term sheets for capital raising purposes, including: - Nature of a term sheet - Convertible Notes vs. SAFEs vs. Priced Round - Key terms of these types of transactions

Interview with Courtney Nichols Gould of SmartyPants Vitamins, who sold her company to Unilever for $700M+

Join Binti Yost and Chloe Hazan of KPMG to learn about the essential financials that must be in your pitch deck, including: -How to create a forecast if you don't have a financial history -Information investors are looking for -How to present the information -Sample profit forecast -Key metrics

Choosing how to set up your business is a big decision with lasting consequences. Join us with Daniel Sieck, Partner at Troutman Pepper, for important information including: - How to choose an entity type for your business - Types of LLCs and corporations - Equity allocation considerations And more!

Live pitch demo! Get answers to these questions & more: - What are the elements of a winning pitch deck? - How much information is too much? - Should I have more than one version of my pitch deck? - What type of financial information should I include?

Get the inside scoop on our 10th annual Fast Pitch competition and meet rising stars from our WFN Alumni group as they share their insights and journeys beyond the Fast Pitch.

Money Matters - how your money mindset, message and story impact your fundraising. With Rasa DiSalvo.

From Seed to Series A: What Does It Mean to Be Series A Ready? Presented by Raychel Espiritu, Venture Outreach Manager at The Alliance for SoCal Innovation.

Learn how founders can avoid lawsuits, including: - Making sure you have proper agreements in place – e.g., employment agreements, vendor contracts, etc. - What you should know about using Independent Contractors - Tips for success and pitfalls to avoid

Join us with Jing Shen, Tax Senior Manager at CBIZ MHM, to make sure you’re informed about taxes your company may be liable for, including: • How will PPP loan forgiveness affect your state income taxes? • State tax implications of employees working remotely • Sales tax and the Wayfair Decision • City business tax • State franchise taxes and fees • Pitfalls to avoid

Get an overview of cap tables and why they're important: - What is a cap table and when is it used? - How dilution works when issuing new shares - Retaining ownership at formation and at funding - Do's and don'ts to help avoid pitfalls

Are you looking to raise money for your startup and wondering about alternatives to the traditional VC route? Join Melinda Moore and Christine Outram with host Nancy Hammerman to learn: - What is Crowdfunding? - Raising venture capital versus equity crowdfunding - How to pick the right crowdfunding platform - Best practices to run a successful campaign