Show Me the Money:Insider's Guide to Debt vs. Equity

Learn from a group of successful investors and entrepreneurs how Debt v. Equity, and the key terms of a deal, can make or break your fundraising efforts. Hear what investors care most about and want to see in a deal. Understand the role of valuation.

Learn why investors and founders hate (and love!) convertible debt. Figure out what the rest of the key terms of the term-sheet mean.

 Speakers Include:

• Ryan Armrust – ff Venture Capital
• Jonathan Axelrod – ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator)
• Sacha Ross –Willson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Join us for the fourth installment of S.M.T.M., as we sort out the dos and the don’ts of structuring a deal. Topics and questions covered:

What are the pros and cons of debt vs. equity?

• What is the right valuation for your capital raise?
• Beyond valuation, what are the other key terms in a raise? Which are most important and why?
• What do investors care most about? How do Angels and VC’s differ? The session is for both aspiring investors and entrepreneurs that are looking to hack the seed fundraising cycle.

Beer and wine will be served after class.