Office Hours with Vela Wood

In the final episode of this series, we discuss seed rounds, including the difference between convertible notes, SAFEs, and equity rounds, and how seed rounds have changed over the last 5 years. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

This episode of Office Hours features Anthony Cimino, Head of Policy & Regulatory Affairs at Carta, an online equity management platform. We discuss the status of several key public policy issues - including the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax exclusion, the shifting definition of Accredited Investor, the Corporate Transparency Act, and electronic signatures and filings f

In this episode, we break down the differences between accelerators and incubators and discuss how to determine if an accelerator is a good fit for your company. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

In this episode, we discuss the difference between accredited, unaccredited, and sophisticated investors, and where to find them. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

In this episode, we discuss pitch decks, including what their purpose is (and isn't), how to structure an effective deck, and how to get them in front of potential investors. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

In this episode, we discuss how to structure a Friends & Family Round to avoid risks that affect later-stage financing rounds. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

In this episode, we discuss founders' agreements, including Restricted Stock Purchase Agreements (RSPAs), Confidential Information and Inventions Assignment Agreements (CIIAAs), and Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

In this episode, we discuss the basics of incorporation, including the difference between corporations v. LLCs, which state to organize in, and when we recommend online document formation tools. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

Kevin was interviewed by The Insider's Guide to Finance podcast about properly navigating your company through the stages of financing. You can see the original post here: https://creativereturn.ca/the-fine-print-of-raising-capital-with-kevin-vela-ep-30/

In this episode, we discuss what constitutes a seed round in Dallas and contrast the three potential structures of a seed round - equity, convertible note, and a SAFE. See "Episode Website" for show notes.