Benjamin Kern Speaks at Technology Transfer Central Webinar

Partner Benjamin Kern presented “Drafting Equity Terms for University-Based Start Ups” as part of Technology Transfer Central’s October 26 webinar.

This presentation addressed:

• Universities’ various roles related to start-ups and how that affects ownership rights, assignment rights, and equity position.
• Role of the TCO
• Comparative Terms of the Merchant Banking and Agency Models
• Financing Sources
• Comparative Terms of the Funding Sources
• When is a standard equity structure appropriate?
• How are faculty incentivized? 

Benjamin represents strategic buyers and investors in connection with technology-focused transactions. He also represents growth-stage technology companies in a full cycle of activities from capital raising to exit.