Office Hours with Vela Wood 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.



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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 for 83(b) elections - and how the changes impact investor access, capital formation, and the ability of startups to raise capital.



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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.



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In this episode, we discuss the difference between accredited, unaccredited, and sophisticated investors, and where to find them.



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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.



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In this episode, we discuss how to structure a Friends & Family Round to avoid risks that affect later-stage financing rounds.



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