Entrepreneurs and startup companies often find themselves faced with complex options when trying to determine compensation arrangements for founders, employees and service providers. Our panel of leading startup company advisors walked through the major decision points encountered by startup companies that affect the value and economic efficiency of their compensation arrangements. Attendees were provided the tools needed to balance the often conflicting goals of providing strong incentives, satisfying regulatory compliance, maintaining capital flexibility and "keeping it simple."
Topics discussed:
Impact of choice of entity on founder compensation
Employment arrangements vs. consulting arrangements
Equity compensation arrangements
Change of control considerations
Panelists:
Owen Davis, NYC Seed
Sanjay Gandhi, Roebling Partners
Corey Massella, Citrin Cooperman & Company
Gary Young, Herrick, Feinstein LLP
Moderator:
John Rogers, Herrick, Feinstein LLP
This event is sponsored by Herrick, Feinstein LLP, Citrin Cooperman and StartupDigest.