Founder Finance Night: Understanding Term Sheets @ #CLETechWeek26
Please join us join us for an evening at the iconic Nottingham Spirk building, hosted in partnership with the Burton D. Morgan Foundation and Ohio Startup Network.
We’ll kick off with a short keynote from a seasoned founder or investor, then move into a practical term sheets panel that breaks down the clauses that actually drive outcomes: valuation vs. ownership, liquidation preferences, pro rata, control terms, option pools, and the hidden “gotchas” that show up later.
After the program, stick around for a social with founders, operators, and investors.
If you are raising now, planning to raise this year, or simply want to be prepared, this is the room.
Key Speakers: Colleen Kelly (Interstate Fusion Ventures), Todd Fedderman (Northcoast Ventures), Wolf Starr (Ohio Impact Fund, Pride Fund), J.D. Davids (Ohio Venture Pipeline) moderated by Scott Colosimo (LAND Energy)
Who Should Attend
Pre-seed and seed founders
First-time fundraisers
Operators supporting fundraising and finance
Anyone who wants to understand the game before they are in it
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This event is part of Cleveland Tech Week 2026, a community-driven celebration of innovation across Greater Cleveland. Learn more and explore the full calendar at cletechweek.com.
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