Founder Equity: Building a Strong Foundation Before You Fundraise

​Join Pillsbury and J.P. Morgan Startup Banking for an interactive lunch discussion focused on one of the most important decisions founders make: how to structure founder equity from the start.

​Whether you're launching a company with co-founders, building your first cap table, or preparing for future fundraising, getting equity right early can help prevent disputes, preserve flexibility, and create a stronger foundation for growth.

​During this candid conversation, we'll discuss:

​• Founder equity splits and common approaches
• Vesting schedules and founder protection mechanisms
• Building and managing an early-stage cap table
• Equity considerations when adding employees and advisors
• Common mistakes founders make—and how to avoid them
• How today's decisions can impact future fundraising

​This session is designed for pre-seed and seed-stage founders and will be presented in a conversational panel format with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.

​Lunch will be provided.

​Hosted by Pillsbury and J.P. Morgan Startup Banking.