Brewed and Briefed is a 7-session series event led by Jones Day, a premier international law firm. Taking place on the third Wednesday of each month from 9:30–10:30 AM, this exclusive series is designed to help early-stage life sciences and medtech companies tackle the critical topics needed for success.

Each session will be led by Jones Day's Bill Zawrotny, Partner, and Katie Vest, Associate, whose expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, complex cross-border transactions, and investment deals. Bill and his team have provided strategic legal guidance to countless technology and life sciences startups, emerging growth companies, and investors—including venture capital and private equity funds, as well as corporate venture capital players.

In these sessions, Bill and Katie will unpack the key questions investors ask and demystify the diligence process used by leading firms like Jones Day. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and level up your startup!

SESSION 1: FINANCING BASICS 

• Non-dilutive financing: grants and why investors value them
• Convertible notes, SAFEs, and debt overview
• Securities laws exemptions and accredited investor status
• Seed funding essentials: documents and processes
• Differentiating Common, Seed, and Series A+ financings
• Lead investor dynamics vs. many investors
• Current financing trends

POSTPONED - New Date: February 19, 2025

🕐 Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM

📍 Location: Portal Townhall 10th floor- 101 Nerem St NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30313