Penn Health-Tech is proud to announce the Pennovation’s February Speaker Series. Pennovation will host Lou Lieto and Penn alumi, Jennifer Fang of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to discuss the importance of IP protection and how to set up your start-up for success.
Feburary 13th, 2018
Lou Lieto, Partner
Lou's discussion will cover the various considerations and pitfalls of being an inventor on campus. Topics will include:
Interfacing with the center for technology transfer.
The impact of your student or employment status on IP ownership.
Protecting your innovation in advance of poster sessions and scientific publications.
Feburary 22nd, 2018
Jennifer Fang, Attorney
Jennifer's discussion will dive into how to set up your company to maximize your ownership, incentivize employees, advisors and consultants and avoid excessive dilution by investors. Topics will include:
Allocating founder equity.
How to have conversations with employees, advisor and consultants about equity.
Choosing the right size for your option pool.
Understanding dilution.
