You’ve done the research, you’ve proven the concept, now what? How do you transform your scientific discovery into a thriving business? How do you navigate the maze of funding options, investors, and legal structures?
Every successful startup begins with the right foundation. Join Janet Hsueh of Goodwin Procter LLP and Seth Lieblich of 8VC to learn the pros and cons of each corporate path, discover how to pivot when needed, and gain insider insights from experts in a series designed specifically for scientists, engineers, and researchers ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship. This first webinar breaks down the nuts and bolts of creating a startup, so you can move from idea to impact with confidence.
This ACS Webinar is moderated by Olivia Uitto of Goodwin Procter LLP and co-produced with the ACS Division of Small Chemical Businesses.
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What You Will Learn
- Choosing the right business structure: Understand the differences between C corps, S corps, LLCs, and which one best fits your goals
- Setting up your company: Step-by-step guidance on registration, compliance, and essential early decisions that shape your company’s success
- Funding your vision: Explore practical funding pathways, from debt and equity financing to grants and strategic partnerships, and learn how to align them with your growth strategy
Additional Resources
- Founders Workbench - A free resource to help ease the process by providing you with free information and tools.
- Document Driver® - A free tool to get you started with forming a corporation or LLC.
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What an attendee said about this ACS Webinar!
This ACS Webinar was very instructional on how to setup a business and how to get VC funding. I really enjoyed the content.
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