New Territories Podcast — Ep 5: How to Deal with Blockchain Tokens in Relation to Equity Investments.

Learn about the evolution of fundraising tools for blockchain startups.

What is the New Territories Podcast?

The New Territories Podcasts hosted by Joyce Lai is a Brooklyn Project initiative that features conversations with industry thought leaders exploring the intersection of law, policy, blockchain technology and more.

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Episode 5: Fundraising for Blockchain Startups

In this episode, Joyce, David, and Federico discuss:

• Legal tech: What a traditional convertible note is and why it is popular as a start-up financing mechanism?
• What are the typical market terms for traditional convertible notes?
• The economic, legal and regulatory issues that create the need for a form convertible note specific to blockchain-focused start-ups.
• How to deal with blockchain tokens in relation to equity investments.
• What are the takeaways from Kik with respect to fundraising for blockchain companies?
• Law firms see a wide spectrum of clients. How have blockchain entrepreneurs evolved over the last two years?

About the Guests:

David Concannon

David Concannon is a partner in the New York office of Latham & Watkins where he is a member of the firm’s Emerging Companies Practice. He advises emerging companies through their entire life cycle, from formation to growth stages and exits. Mr. Concannon’s work with clients includes formations, angel, seed, venture, and private equity financings, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. He also serves as a Co-Chair of the firm’s Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Task Force.

Federico Soddu

Federico Soddu is an attorney at ConsenSys where he is involved with advising on venture investments. Prior to ConsenSys, Federico was an associate at Latham & Watkins’ Financial Institutions Group and Emerging Companies Group.

About Joyce Lai, Host of New Territories

Joyce Lai works at the intersection of law and technology at ConsenSys alongside the blockchain industry’s brightest developers and other professionals who take great pride in creating a decentralized future. Through the Brooklyn Project, a ConsenSys “open-source” public policy initiative, she helps the world gain a deeper appreciation of how the application of forward-thinking policy to blockchain technology can bring a positive impact. Prior to ConsenSys, she spent several years in private practice advising investment advisers at Seward & Kissel LLP in New York.

Joyce received dual undergraduate degrees in biology and economics from UC Davis and her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. Joyce speaks frequently on topics involving blockchain technology, regulations, public policy, and other legal issues.

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