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The Legal Side of Entrepreneurship

YoungUpstarts

Craig Schmitz, a partner in the Technology Companies Group at law firm Godwin Proctor LLP who works on corporate, governance, board and fundraising issues, and Erika Fisher, an associate in the firm’s Business Law Department who deals with IP, fielded questions about the legal issues startups face. Convertible Securities.

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$100,000 Autonomous Drones & Mobility Investment Challenge

Austin Startup

The challenge will feature five technology startup finalists that will be evaluated by a panel of successful entrepreneurs, defense industry leaders, and venture capitalists. If you win, you will receive a $100,000 investment from Capital Factory on a convertible security (see application for more details).

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Houston Startups can Pitch for a $50,000 Venture Investment

Austin Startup

The challenge will occur on May 21 at Houston Tech Rodeo in partnership with Houston Exponential and will feature five technology startup finalists from greater Houston that will be evaluated by a panel of successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. One will walk away with a $50,000 investment! million Series A round.

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