Future-Proofing – Cap Tables, Pitfalls & The Exit

The series finale brings it all together. You’ve learned how to raise, negotiate, and structure early funding — now it’s time to future-proof your startup.

This session focuses on the “Holy Grail” of startup law: the Cap Table. Small mistakes early — like bad vesting schedules or dead equity — can destroy exits years down the line. Beyond ownership, we’ll cover defense topics such as IP protection, AI regulations, and public procurement considerations, and walk you through what happens when you finally sell your company.

Part of the Startup Fundraising & Legal Bootcamp, a 4-part interactive series by Home of Innovation (HOIV) x Schoenherr Attorneys at Law, this session ties together legal, financial, and strategic insights to give you clarity on long-term outcomes.

🔍 What You’ll Learn

• Cap Table Management: Fully diluted calculations, option pool management, and avoiding equity mistakes
• Liquidation Waterfalls: Visualizing who gets paid first and how proceeds are distributed on exit
• Legal Pitfalls: Dead equity, IP ownership, AI/Public Procurement risks, and defensive strategies
• The Exit: Understanding M&A mechanics and how to prepare your company for a successful sale

You’ll leave knowing how to structure ownership and agreements to protect yourself, your investors, and your long-term strategy.

Dominik Tyrybon | Attorney at Law, Schoenherr

Dominik specializes in guiding startups through the entire funding and exit lifecycle. He brings hands-on expertise from complex venture transactions, helping founders avoid hidden pitfalls and prepare for a smooth, profitable exit.

This is the fourth and final workshop in a 4-part series covering the startup funding lifecycle, from first check to exit. Attending the full series ensures you connect every stage of fundraising with the legal and strategic knowledge needed to succeed.

Designed for startup founders — no legal background required.
By the end of this session, you’ll understand how to manage your cap table, avoid costly mistakes, and position your startup for a successful exit.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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