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SSM presents "Flips and Financings" at Swissnex SF

2/6/2025

 
Lindsey S. Mignano presented a "Flips and Financings" session for the SwissNex cohort in San Francisco. This session targeted Swiss entrepreneurs interested in either accessing the American market or raising capital within the United States, detailing specific incorporation strategies like setting up a subsidiary or performing a flip. She discussed various stages of a company's funding lifecycle, outlining practical steps for entities at different stages, from self-funding to securing venture capital.

SSM Presents for Advantary Capital

1/14/2025

 
Lindsey S. Mignano spoke on a panel hosted by Advantary Capital entitled "What Startups Need to Know for a Successful Raise: Venture Financing in 2025".  Alongside VCs from Blumberg Capital, Think + Ventures, and Aquillius Ventures, she discussed the state of venture capital and predictions for 2025.  

SSM presents at Global AI Pitch Summit Silicon Valley 2025

1/13/2025

 
Lindsey S. Mignano was the keynote speaker at the Global AI Pitch Summit Silicon Valley 2025 and presented "The State of Venture Capital 2025: Venture Capital Investment in AI Startups."  She discussed questions such as:
  • When does it make sense to start approaching venture capital firms for investment, and what kind of VCs should AI early stage founders target?
  • What does it take for an AI startup to raise its first priced round these days?  
  • What kind of business and financial metrics should an AI startup founder have in place before approaching venture firms for a priced round raise?
  • Predictions about the venture market for AI companies in 2025.

SSM Presents for Strafford on delaware flips

1/8/2025

 
Lindsey S. Mignano joined Sophie Alcorn of Alcorn Immigration Law for a Strafford webinar entitled "Executing a Flip Transaction: Bringing a Foreign Startup Into the U.S. Investment Market."  She discussed how to structure a "flip" transaction, in which shares of a foreign entity (typically a startup) are exchanged with a U.S. entity to enter the U.S. investment market.  Sophie Alcorn presented on the topic of immigration for founders post-flip.

SSM Moderates Stanford Alumni association panel

12/19/2024

 
In her role as Co-Chair of the Stanford Alumni Association Women's Impact Network, Lindsey S. Mignano moderated an informative panel "How to Save, Spend, & Invest: Financial Literacy for Women at all Stages of Life" comprised of panelists Delaura Danesh of Morgan Stanley, Annette Brinton of Waypoint Wealth Partners, Kerrie Carden of Equip Advisory, and Janine Firpo of Invest for Better.

SSM Presents on Venture Trends at Corpay

12/11/2024

 
Lindsey S. Mignano spoke on the topic of "New Year, New Trends: Venture Predictions for 2025" alongside  Pramod Gosavi of Blumberg Capital, Keshia Theobald-van Gent of BDev Ventures, and Ian Schworer of TriplePoint Capital.  Benjamin Portusach of Corpay moderated the panel, which was hosted by Joshua Gilbert of Corpay in their San Mateo location.

SSM  PRESENTS "FLIPS  AND  FINANCINGS"  AT  USA  LAUNCHING  PAD

12/6/2024

 
​Lindsey S. Mignano presented a "Flips and Financings" session for the USA Launching Pad cohort in San Francisco. This session targeted entrepreneurs interested in either accessing the American market or raising capital within the United States, detailing specific incorporation strategies such as setting up a subsidiary or performing a flip. The conversation also explored various stages of a company's funding lifecycle, outlining practical steps for entities at different stages, from self-funding to securing venture capital.

SSM  PRESENTS  ON  AI  ADOPTION  AND  REGULATION  FOR  SCCBA

11/19/2024

 
This panel featured in-house counsel from leading AI companies, equipping general practitioners with the knowledge to properly advise clients as they implement AI into their business and to navigate the fast- evolving legal landscape surrounding AI implementation. We explored recent regulatory developments, potential legal risks, ethical considerations and best practices for integrating AI systems into various business activities. Key topics included:
  • Overview of AI technologies and their business applications; 
  • Recent and upcoming AI regulations: federal, state, and industry specific; 
  • Practical considerations for AI implementation, including intellectual property, data privacy, and ethical concerns; and.
  •  Hypothetical case studies and best practices for advising clients on AI adoption and compliance with audience participation. 

Moderator and Speakers included:
  • Phil Omorogbe, SSM
  • Ernest Hammond, Meta
  • Nadim Hegazi, e-Bay
  • Ashley Pantuiliano, OpenAI

SSM  PRESENTS  "FLIPS  &  FINANCING "  FOR  TEXAS  SWISSNEX STARTUP  BOOTCAMP

11/19/2024

 
Lindsey S. Mignano presented the "Flips & Financing" session for the SwissNex cohort in Austin. This session targeted Swiss entrepreneurs interested in either accessing the American market or raising capital within the United States, detailing specific incorporation strategies like setting up a subsidiary or performing a Delaware flip. The conversation explored various stages of a company's funding lifecycle, outlining practical steps for entities at different stages, from self-funding to securing venture capital.

SSM  MODERATES  "HOW  TO  RAISE  CAPITAL  IN  2024"                                                          AT  BRIDGE  BANK

11/1/2024

 
Venture capital firms are increasingly selective and demanding when it comes to financing, especially with regard to first financings by early stage startups.  On October 30, SSM moderated "What VCs Want: How to Raise Capital in 2024" ​for Bridge Bank, where panelists answered questions such as:
  • When does it make sense to start approaching venture capital firms for investment?
  • What does it take for a startup to raise its first priced round these days?  
  • What are early stage VCs investing in today?
  • What kind of business and financial metrics should a founder have in place before approaching venture firms for a priced round raise, whether Series Seed or Series A/B?
  • What do venture capitalists predict about the venture market for the remainder of 2024?
  • How to extend your financial runway after a venture raise?  Why do companies raise venture debt after a venture round?
​
Moderator and Speakers included:
  • Lindsey S. Mignano, SSM (Moderator)
  • Pramod Gosavi, Blumberg Capital
  • Josh Constine, SignalFire
  • Keshia Theobald-van Gent, BDev Ventures
  • Shayna Modarresi, Bridge Bank
  • ​Wade Maleck, CLA
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