UPCOMING EVENTS

June 28 & 30 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

Join us for a "2 Part" series led by expert legal counsel Leslee Cohen from Allrise Legal Counsel.

She will provide a laypersons's explanation of the securities laws that apply when a business is considering a raise, so that the founder will be educated in deciding the right level of legal protection necessary in their own particular circumstances.

June 28 from 12-1pm ET

Overview:

• Raising a “friends and family” versus an “angel” round
• Convertible Notes, SAFEs and Series Seed Preferred Stock
• Securities laws applicable to and documentation of a raise
• Issuing founders stock 
• Incentivizing early employees and contractors with equity

June 30 from 12-1pm ET

"Ask Me Anything" Hour with Leslee. Bring your burning questions from Part 1 or just join us to hear the conversation.

July 11 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

A key component to success that some entrepreneurs and executives overlook is press coverage. Whether it's a feature for yourself or your business, it's important to understand the inner workings of landing coverage.

Join us as we welcome Stephanie Burns, Melissa Houston and Dr. Cheryl Robinson, top-tier media contributors, on how to pitch and land coverage, what makes for a strong interview and how to leverage press for your business. With a combined 15 years of experience in the industry, they can answer your questions regarding how to navigate the media landscape. 

This 45-minute Strategy Session will set you on the right path to gaining visibility and help you position yourself in a unique way to the press. A 15-minute Q&A will follow.

July 13 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET

Learn how to find and land the RIGHT Corporate Board Seat to MATCH YOUR Personal Governance Style

Research confirms that diversity of problem-solving orientations increases the quality of debate and ideation. Your individual style is key to understanding how you contribute to board results. 

In this session, you will:

• Understand the influence of five personality dimensions of governance style
• Learn about a psychometric testing tool to uncover your governance style        

Are you a:

- Change driver?

- Unifier

- Challenger?

- Adviser/Expert?

- Statesman?

• Identify what are “Shadow” styles
• Learn how to distinguish yourself as a candidate based on your style
• Identify how to leverage your style for board culture, composition and committee service: how to not be a "check the box " addition
• Have suggestions for assessing board opportunities that are the best ideal fit for you 

Workshop Leader: Donna Hamlin, CEO of Boardwise, Inc.

Currently on Boards of: Daily Pay, Inc., AussieWeb, Inc., The Themyscira Institute; Fresh Bellies, Inc. 

July 26 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

This month's focus: Companies in the Beverage Industry

We will welcome 2 guest investor judges to pitch their fund and 4-5 founders to pitch their companies.

Investors will give feedback so founders can learn, practice and polish up their game. They will also judge the pitches and submit their winner nomination at the end.

Founders: Be ready with a 6 minute pitch.  

Deadline to apply to pitch is 7/15. 

MEMBERS ONLY

If you would like to be considered you must first apply for membership.

Women Founders can join us for $1. Apply HERE and list an open board role on your application (including mentor, sponsor, or advisor position).

July 27 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

There's a lot about starting or growing a business that can be scary. For many people this includes negotiating founder agreements. 

Join us in welcoming attorney Emily Poler, the founder of Poler Legal LLC, who will help to demystify the process, discuss some practical consideration, and identify important considerations for such agreements.  She will also discuss some ways of handling co-founder disputes when they do arise.  

September 14 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm ET

How to get on a board or form an ideal advisory board.

Join us for a panel discussion, workshop and networking exercise on how to get a board seat and build out your ideal advisory board.

Learn about how to get a board seat, the different types of company opportunities, and how to structure your ideal company board. This program provides an inspirational overview, complete with templates and brainstorming documents, that set you up to pitch yourself or company effectively.  It is valuable for hopeful board candidates and founders alike.

For more information about our Board Boot Camps and future dates, please click here.