Scaling Smart: ADR & The ESOP Strategy
Scaling Smart: ADR & The ESOP Strategy
Master conflict resolution and equity strategies to scale your startup.
Join the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) - IIT Delhi for an exclusive, invite-only session designed for growth-stage founders. Sponsored by the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) under the SAMRIDH 2.0 initiative, this event dives deep into two critical pillars of scaling: Legal Safeguards and Talent Retention.
In the startup ecosystem, your ability to manage conflict without litigation and attract top talent without burning cash is what sets you apart. We are bringing industry experts to give you the playbook for both.
🗣️ What We Will Cover
1. The Legal Shield: Arbitration & Mediation (ADR)
The Problem: Litigation is costly, public, and time-consuming.
The Solution: Learn to differentiate between arbitration, mediation, and litigation.
The Takeaway: A founder’s guide to drafting dispute resolution clauses that protect your resources and preserve relationships with co-founders and investors.
2. The Talent Magnet: The ESOP Playbook
The Problem: You need an "A-Team" but can't match corporate salaries.
The Solution: A comprehensive guide on designing, timing, and managing Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs).
The Takeaway: Learn how to calculate pool size, structure vesting/cliffs, and use equity to align your team with your long-term vision.
🎤 Featured Speakers
Mr. Piyush Raj (Associate, Trilegal)
Topic: Arbitration and Mediation: The Founder's Guide to Conflict Resolution and Growth.
CA Raksha Agarwal (Founder, Raksha Agarwal and Associates)
Topic: The ESOP Playbook: Timing Your Pool and Allocating Equity.
📅 Agenda
14:00 - 14:05: Welcome Address & Opening (CA Gaurav Jain, FITT)
14:05 - 15:30: Session 1: Mastering Conflict & Capital (Piyush Raj)
15:30 - 17:00: Session 2: The ESOP Playbook (Raksha Agarwal)
17:00 - 17:30: Networking High Tea ☕
📍 Venue & Logistics
Location: GB5 - R&I Park, IIT Delhi
Date: Thursday, 18 December 2025
Note: This is a curated event for founders. Registration is mandatory for entry.