Dancing the Option Pool Shuffle – Take Aways

Last nights dinner proved to be one of the most information packed events thus far. With amazing presentations by Joey Tran (Fortis) and Yokum Taku (WSGR – www.startupcompanylawyer.com), as well as a great panel discussion with both speakers and Anthony McCusker (Gunderson Dettmer, who also bares a slight resemblance to Jim Carrey ), everyone attending left with elite skills in regards to understanding the elements involved in setting up the proper legal structure for their startup.

Major Take Aways

• Don’t forget to file your 83(b) election
• Learn how to dance the “Option Pool Shuffle”
• Have a hiring plan!
• Difference between Restricted Stock, ISO’s and NSO’s
• Section 409A – Understand it.
• Have great record keeping (paperwork)

Presentations

Thanks again to all our sponsors; Founders Fund, Gunderson Dettmer, Google Ventures and to all the entrepreneurs who made it out last night!