Understanding Early Stage Financing

23/09/2025 30 min

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Episode Synopsis

Founders, raising money isn’t as glamorous as it looks, it’s a legal and financial minefield.That’s why I brought in Leslee Cohen, Managing Partner at All Rise Legal Counsel, for the newest episode of Building Up Your Business and it’s live now!We dig into the realities of early-stage fundraising, including: ⚖️ Why investors won’t touch you without the right legal structure. 🚩 The biggest red flag on your cap table (and how to avoid it). 💡 The hard truth: investors care more about profit than your product. 📊 Why your pitch deck is your sales piece but disclosures are your insurance policy.If you’re planning a raise, this episode will give you the roadmap to protect your business, your equity, and your sanity. Listen now!Chat directly with Leslee if you have questions.https://calendly.com/lesleecohenallriselawyers/30-minute-meeting