Cooley U – Back-to-School Edition
San Diego, CA 92121-1117
Event summary
First-time entrepreneurs are invited to apply to attend the back-to-school edition of Cooley U, an interactive instruction program consisting of a series of five one-hour courses intended to address important corporate and intellectual property issues surrounding formation, fundraising and early growth stages.
The weekly courses will be led by a combination of CEOs, investors and Cooley lawyers, beginning on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, and continuing through October 9, 2024. The series concludes with a graduation reception for participants to network with serial entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders. Lunch will be provided during the first four sessions.
Enrollment information
If you’re interested in applying for enrollment in this edition of Cooley U, please click on the application link below and provide the information requested. Space is limited – for consideration, apply by Friday, August 9. Accepted applicants will be notified by Friday, August 30. Attendance for the full curriculum is highly encouraged.
For more information, please email Laura McAllister.
2024 Cooley U back-to-school sessions
Wednesday, September 11 | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm PDT
Corporate 101: Setting Up and Starting a Company
- Pre-formation considerations – where to incorporate, what type of entity to form
- Shareholder agreements and equity – issuing and vesting equity, cap table arrangements
- The incorporation process
- Running a board – an overview
- Key operational documents
Wednesday, September 18 | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm PDT
Intellectual Property 101: Understanding IP Risks and Opportunities
- Why intellectual property is important
- Types of IP – patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks
- Protectability versus freedom to operate
- Navigating a patent document and patent rights
- Identifying and leveraging protectable IP in your company
Wednesday, September 25 | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm PDT
Corporate 102: Fundraising Fundamentals
- Types of financings
- Important documents and diligence
- Valuation
- Short-, medium- and long-term fundraising events
Wednesday, October 2 | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm PDT
Intellectual Property 102: Securing Patent Protection and Leveraging R&D
- What, when and where to patent
- The patenting process – identify, file and prosecute patent applications
- Leveraging R&D to patentability – comparative data, unexpected results
- Prosecution strategies to maximize value
Wednesday, October 9
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Bonus session: Accounting/Audit Basics for Emerging Companies
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Graduation and reception
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