Term Sheets Demystified
Master Term Sheets & Funding Strategy with Confidence!
Join us for the third session in our Startup Fundamentals series—an exclusive, in-person 4-hour workshop designed for founders ready to take control of their fundraising journey. Led by Roger Rappoport, former entrepreneur, founder of Access Silicon Valley, partner at Snell & Wilmer and co-leader of Snell’s Emerging Growth & Venture Capital practice group, this this session dives deep into real-world term sheets—from convertible notes and SAFEs to Series Seed and Series A rounds.
Whether you're preparing to raise or want to understand the legal mechanics behind your funding strategy and a term sheet, this workshop is packed with tactical insights you won’t find in a blog post or YouTube video.
✅ What You'll Learn
When and from whom to raise capital—and when not to
How to avoid raising too much or too little (and the costly consequences of both)
The structure and anatomy of convertible note, SAFE (pre- and post-money), angel, and Series A term sheets (all annotated)
Understanding the key provisions that will most likely be included in, the term sheets
Understanding how the terms of the term sheets will impact and effect control of major and day-to-day decisions at your startup and a founder’s upside on exit
The latest market trends in liquidation preferences, anti-dilution, drag-along, pro-rata, pay-to-play provisions, and more
The impact of term sheets on existing shareholders
💥 What You'll Get
A true understanding of the key terms of a term sheet and how to negotiate them
A 150+ page actionable workbook you can use for future rounds
Dinner, drinks, and networking with like-minded founders
Real-world documents, examples, and negotiation strategies
📅 When: Thursday, April 16 | 5:00–9:00 PM
🚨 Agenda: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Networking
6:00PM - 9:00PM Workshop
9:00PM - ? Networking
🍽️ Includes: Dinner, refreshments, networking & all materials
🚨 Seating is limited—register now to secure your spot!