Startup Dissolutions: Guidance for Founders in Challenging Times

Starting a company is hard. Shutting down a company can be even harder. Dissolving a startup requires endless legal, tax and operational tasks. It’s a complex and time-consuming process that is by definition, zero-value to the founder and the company. And yet, it’s one that is incredibly important for founders to get right.

Watch the recording of Henry Ward (CEO & Founder at Carta), Ben Bayat (Managing Partner at NextGen Venture Partners), and Mike LaPlante (Partner at Morrison Foerster LLP) as they share expert insights on startup dissolutions.

During this session, our panelists discussed:

  • Considerations when deciding to dissolve a company
  • Best practices for communicating with investors and board members
  • Common pitfalls to avoid when winding down
  • Advice for founders looking to start another company

Featuring

Ben Bayat

Managing Partner
NextGen Venture Partners
Mike LaPlante

Partner
Morrison Foerster LLP
Henry Ward

CEO
Carta
Connie Li

Carta Conclusions Co-Lead
Carta

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