Legal Topics for Founders: Navigating the Corporate Landscape Course

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This course provides a comprehensive overview of the legal aspects of founding a company. Learners will explore various legal entities and companies, highlighting their differences and implications for the business. The course will delve into corporate/constitutional documents, such as Articles of Association, and provide a clear understanding of their drafting and amendment processes. A significant portion of this course is dedicated to understanding investor rights, terms, and jargon, and the business impact of each of these elements, including Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and Anti-dilution. The course will also offer an in-depth look into the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) Standards, a set of guidelines most venture capitalists use globally. We will cover topics such as Term Sheets, Subscription/Stock Purchase Agreements, Shareholder agreements, and Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs). Learners will understand how to build and manage capitalization tables and cover core policies like diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Learning Outcomes

Explore various legal entities and their business implications.

Analyze corporate documents and amendment processes.

Understand investor rights, terms, and jargon.

Build and manage capitalization tables and core policies.

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What time commitment do I need to make?

Learners should expect to commit a minimum of 15-20 hours per week, per course. The max duration to complete a course is 8 weeks, but learners can move at a quicker pace if they like.

What's the deadline to enroll?

You may enroll at any time, but we recommend you enroll at least one week before your first course. This gives you enough time to complete your orientation and explore the learning environment before you start.

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