Boulder Startup Week

DUE DILIGENCE WORKSHOP Investors learn how to:

• Determine the key items to look for in due diligence.
• How to work with other investors in a team to conduct due diligence
• What red flags to watch for in the process.
• How to syndicate with other investors, VCs and angel groups.
• Research patents, corporate history and individual background checks.

Entrepreneurs learn how to prepare themselves for the due diligence process:

• What documents need to be collected and in what format?
• Why does due diligence take so long?
• What are the things you should have done to get your organizational house in order, but haven’t gotten to yet?
• How to keep momentum.
• The phases of due diligence – what happens at each phase?·

Foundational equity decisions--splitting the pie, founder agreements, advisers, employees, incubators and accelerators. Learn how not to jeopardize your chances of raising capital.

Companies often rely heavily on Non-Disclosure Agreements in protecting confidentiality of business discussions.  Still, how about if there's a breach?  What if one party refuses to sign?  How do you talk with potential investors that refuse to sign NDAs?  Let's get down and dirty in discussing how to best use NDAs and how to make sure you don't get screwed over in what you THOUGHT was a confidential discussion.  David Kerr, Partner at Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti, and Ian Kuliasha, Attorney at KO, will guide the way.

Are you an entrepreneur who wants to monetize their patent, software, or other intellectual property, but aren't sure where to start? Hear from our panel, including experts in patent monetization, early-stage technology licensing, and startup law, as they discuss monetization options, strategy, and which path might be right for your startup.

Join us for a panel-driven exploration of mid-stage equity decisions focused on Angel and Venture Capital deal terms.  What are (or should) entrepreneurs be thinking about when fundraising from Angels and VCs?  What are (or should) Angels and VCs be thinking about when approaching a potential investment?  What are common structures, terms, and questions and how can they impact the future?  Come and find out!

What does the government think about your token?  Come find out! 

From the Munchee cease-and-desist to the recent SEC no-action letter and guidance on digital assets, blockchain companies are no stranger to the labyrinth of government regulation.  Get perspective on the progress of both state and federal regulation for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.  Hear directly from a panel of regulators with the U.S. SEC, DOJ, and the Colorado Division of Securities in conversation with industry attorneys and advisors.   
 
Michael D. Hoke:  Senior Counsel, Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 
Hetal J. Doshi:  Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney’s Office, District of Colorado
Joshua Finkleman:  Managing Partner with BXE Capital (formerly Colorado Blockchain Capital).  
Jeffrey S. Eaby:  Chief Examiner, Colorado Division of Securities
Matthew McClintock: Founding Partner, Evergreen Legacy Planning, LLP
Larkin Reynolds: Managing Principal, Foundry Legal, LLC 

So you want to raise $$$ to grow your business? Learn how much of your company you might REALLY give away in the long run and how to maintain control of your startup.  We will work directly with a capitalization table in Google Sheets to demonstrate how equity events dilute the founders.   Check back for a link to the cap table.

Whether you're the first or last hire, the decision to accept job offer at a startup can be complicated and involve some pretty tricky legal issues; learn how to understand equity offers, IP assignments, noncompetition clauses, bonuses, vacation and more.

When getting your startup started, developing the appropriate compensation strategy is incredibly important. Come hear from Alena Prokop and Jonathan Marks of Davis Graham & Stubbs discuss compensation and incentive issues related cash, equity, perks, tax treatments, common mistakes, pitfalls, and more!