EVENT DESCRIPTION: Angel Oregon Technology (AOTech) is designed to support early-stage technology startups based in Oregon and Southwest Washington by offering investment-readiness education, mentorship with successful local entrepreneurs in their sector, and connectivity within the local technology community. The program is one in a series of Angel Oregon events facilitated by OEN which includes Angel Oregon Life and Bioscience (AOBIO) and Oregon Angel Food (OregonAF). The first session titled “Tackling Term Sheets” provides a robust understanding of the critical investment document. For founders seeking funding, the term sheet can make or break a deal. It sets out the key terms that will form the building blocks of the relationship and alignment between the company and the investor. More than just a financial contract, term sheets are about preserving your startup’s vision, protecting its interests, and ensuring a fair partnership with investors. This AOTech panel conversation will tackle term sheets, unraveling their significance, key components, and the critical art of negotiation. 

Session Focus Points

• Cap Tables
• Valuation
• Option Pools
• Liquidation Preferences
• Board of Directors
• Investor Rights
• Ownership Percentage of Share Classes
• Participation Rights
• Dividends

EDUCATION | LOCAL IMPACT | NETWORKING | VIRTUAL

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Early Stage Tech Entrepreneurs, Investors, VCs, Series A Ready Tech Companies, Local Support Organizations, Early Stage Entrepreneurs Interested In Raising Funding

LOCATION: Virtual / Online

EDUCATION SESSIONS

• AOTech will host TWO cohorts in 2024 featuring a three-week investment-readiness education series for technology startups at any stage of development.
  • Cohort 1: Education Series
    Tuesdays, March 19th – April 9th – 8:30 – 10:00 am on Zoom
  • Cohort 2: Education Series
    Tuesdays, August 20th – September 3rd – 8:30 – 10:00 am on Zoom

PITCH PRACTICE

• In-Person Practice Pitch sessions.
  • Cohort 1: Pitch Practice
    Tuesday, April 16th – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm location TBD
• Cohort 2: Pitch Practice
  Tuesday, September 17th – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm location TBD.