

Red Flags & Red Wine - Tax, Legal & Financial Realities for Founders
An intimate session for founders and decision-makers focused on the red flags that can quietly destroy value across tax, legal structures, and financial reporting.
This is not a keynote event. It’s a practical, no-fluff session designed to surface the issues that actually matter when building, scaling, or preparing for exit.
Expect direct insights, real-world examples, and open discussion.
Wine, light snacks, and sharp conversations, no formal dinner.
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Agenda
16:30 - 17:15: Arrival, check-in, and networking
17:15 - 18:30: Focused Sessions
18:30 - 19:30: Open networking, wine, and follow-up discussions
Focused Sessions
Tax
Incentive structures, what works and what backfires
Exit taxation, where founders lose money unnecessarily
R&D tax credit schemes, opportunities and traps
Legal
Term sheets, hidden risks and negotiation leverage
Equity and incentive programs, aligning vs. diluting
Exit readiness, legal mistakes that surface too late
Finance
Going concern, warning signs investors notice
Revenue recognition, common distortions
Development costs, capitalization vs. expensing pitfalls