

FCFC Walkabout: Cap Tables, Control & the Art of Not Getting Screwed #CLETechWeek
Let’s take a walk—and unpack all the ways founders accidentally give away the farm featuring legal dynamo Molly Brown with Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Join us at the stunning Edgewater Beach House on the shores of Lake Erie for a guided hike and brutally honest convo about the decisions that haunt founders later:
Equity splits you regret
Terms you didn’t fully understand (but signed anyway)
That one investor who suddenly thinks they run your company
We’ll talk cap tables, control, dilution, SAFE vs. priced rounds, and how to keep your leverage without scaring off capital. Whether you're pre-seed or prepping for Series A, this is the walk you wish you took before signing.
Led by a seasoned startup veteran who’s negotiated term sheets, cleaned up messy founder breakups, and lived to tell the tale.
Expect:
Stunning views
Zero slides
Unfiltered advice
A chance to finally ask, “Wait… what is a participating preferred share?” without shame
Wear: Trail shoes and founder trauma
Leave with: Perspective, fresh air, and a slightly healthier cap table (emotionally, at least)
"A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats" #ClevelandOnTheRise