Q FOUNDER SERIES at The InQbation Lab

The Querrey InQbation Lab welcomes the entire Northwestern community

(faculty, researchers, post-docs and students)

to join the Q FOUNDER SERIES. These IN-PERSON talks will focus on

various financial and legal topics specific to start-up founders and

will be held at Querrey InQbation Lab's 1st Floor Collaborative Space.

Please note that Adam Falkof, the speaker for the first two seminars,

is offering office hours immediately following the talk.

To reserve a one-on-one 20 minute session, please complete THIS FORM.

ALL ARE WELCOME

DIVIDING UP THE PIE: Equity Structures and Frameworks for Early-Stage Startups

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 29, 1-2pm

LOCATION: Querrey InQbation Lab, 1801 Maple Ave, Suite 1400, Evanston, IL

This talk will focus on common equity issues faced by early-stage startups. The presentation will cover the differences between shares, membership interests, incentive units, profit interests, and stock options. Additionally, a substantial portion of the presentation will cover strategies for resolving equity disputes and tips for determining the initial equity arrangements for a startup.

FUNDRAISING TERMS & STRUCTURES FOR STARTUPS: SAFEs, Convertible Notes, and Term Sheets

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 1-2pm

LOCATION: Querrey InQbation Lab, 1801 Maple Ave, Suite 1400, Evanston, IL

This presentation will focus on common investment terms and structures for early-stage startups. The presentation will explain the basic principles of SAFEs and convertible notes as well as common legal terms found in term sheets for priced rounds. The talk will also cover the basic legal steps required to raise funding, such as securities filings after a funding round. Adam Falkof will be joined by Quarles & Brady Partner, Matt Pietruczak, who is a member of the firm's Business Law Practice Group.

Adam Falkof is a partner at Quarles & Brady in Chicago and leads the firm’s startup practice. He has substantial experience with the Midwest’s startup community and has previously launched four of his own startups. Mr. Falkof represents a number leading early-stage startups and has close relationships with technology accelerators, angel investors, and venture capital funds nationwide. He also writes a monthly Midwest startups newsletter that features early stage Midwest startup companies and upcoming startup community events.

If you have any questions, please visit the Querrey InQbation Lab or email inQbationlab@northwestern.edu.