Navigating Equity Allocation Challenges in Startups with the Slicing Pie Model
This course delves into innovative equity distribution models for startups, focusing on the Slicing Pie method and its legal implications. Participants will explore the challenges faced by attorneys and startups in traditional equity splits and the benefits and implementation strategies of dynamic equity allocation.
By the end of the course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Slicing Pie model, its legal implications, and practical strategies for implementing dynamic equity allocation in startup environments.
Introduction to Equity Distribution Models
Challenges and Opportunities in Startup Equity
Bootstrapping and Equity Compensation
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Implementing Slicing Pie Model
Future Trends and Industry Adaptation
Author of The Slicing Pie Handbook and Will Work for Pie, Vistage Speaker
Mike Moyer is the author of eight books that provide structured advice to people who want to solve specific problems like splitting equity in their startup company or delivering an awesome sales pitch. He mostly writes and speaks about business and entrepreneurship. In addition to writing and speaking, Mike is the founder of Fair and Square Ventures, LLC where he invests in early-stage ventures and provides consulting focused on management and revenue generation. Mike has been an entrepreneur who has started a number of companies including Bananagraphics, a product development and merchandising company, Moondog, an outdoor clothing manufacturing company; Vicarious Communication, Inc, a marketing technology company for the medical industry; Cappex.com, a site that helps students find the right college. In addition to his experience as an entrepreneur he has held a number of senior-level marketing positions with companies that sell everything from vacuum cleaners to financial data services to motor home chassis to luxury wine. He teaches entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Northwestern University. Mike is the author of Slicing Pie, Pitch Ninja, How to Make Colleges Want You, College Peas, and Trade Show Samurai. He has an MS in integrated marketing from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He lives in Lake Forest, Illinois with his wife, three kids, and the Lizards of Oz.
Attorney & Co-Founding Member at Doida Crow Legal at Doida Crow Legal
Attorney focused on M&A, securities, general corporate law, and tax law. Co-founder of Doida Crow Legal. I advise clients through the whole business life cycle, including entity selection, formation, startup financing, acquisitions, operating transactions, and eventual transfer or sale of the business. In addition, I counsel business entities and individuals on income tax planning and transactional tax planning. Specialties: M&A, Securities, General Corporate law, and Tax Planning.
