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Ready to brew up a bold legal foundation for your startup?

Join us for “Morrison in the Morning,” a monthly virtual series where skilled business lawyer Joe Morrison serves up essential insight into legal issues to fuel your startup success.

Join us October 9 for a live virtual session to help understand the legal mechanics of early-stage fundraising tools like SAFEs and convertible notes.

In this online session, Joe Morrison from Barnes & Thornburg, LLP will cover:

  • High level primer on the difference between SAFEs, convertible notes, and priced equity rounds
  • Common pitfalls and risks in widely used financing documents
  • Structuring “friends and family” investments while protecting relationships and securities law compliance pitfalls
  • Key terms founders often overlook that can affect future fundraising rounds
  • Preparing to work with angel investors and early-stage VCs

Joe brings extensive experience advising entrepreneurs and high-growth companies, with a focus in complex transactions, technology licensing, and venture financing.

Pour yourself a coffee and log on for tips that will help your Michigan startup thrive!