Legal must-haves before raising capital with Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal Basics

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Todays show: Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down common legal oversights (5:26), risks of DIY legal documents (9:15), pro forma cap tables & ESOPS (18:31), and much more!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Wilson Sonsini partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason

(1:13) Legal preparations for startups and the importance of early legal counsel

(5:26) Common Legal Oversights: Cap table, IP assignments, and employment agreements

(9:15) Risks of DIY legal documents and safes

(11:53) Cap tables and equity management

(15:49) Impact of mismanagement on legal and financial outcomes

(18:31) Pro forma cap tables and employee stock option plans (ESOPs)

(21:39) Preparing for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) scenarios

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