How to Structure and Fund Your Startup - Tech on Tap ft. Ara Babaian

Join us for an enlightening evening with Ara Babaian, the Founding Partner of Encore Law Group PC, as we explore the intricate world of startup funding! Whether you're at the initial stages of your venture or ready to elevate to new heights, understanding your funding alternatives is crucial to shaping the future of your business.

Ara will lead a vibrant discussion covering:

• Friends and Family Rounds
• SAFE Instruments
• Equity Financings
• SBA Loans
• Grants

Funding transcends merely raising capital; it significantly impacts ownership, control, and flexibility for the future. Discover how different funding options correlate with various business types and how the choice of business entity can either expand or restrict your choices.

This session aims to equip founders with a robust framework for assessing funding strategies, empowering you to select the option that aligns perfectly with your aspirations.

With over 25 years of expertise in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions, Ara’s insights are invaluable. He not only practises law but is also an active investor and entrepreneur in Joshua Tree, California, managing diverse ventures from real estate to retail. His comprehensive experience informs his practical guidance for founders looking to harness capital effectively.

Tech on Tap is a FREE networking event designed for the tech and innovation community, hosted by the City of Glendale's Economic Development Division. Open to everyone interested in the tech sphere, this monthly gathering fosters connections, learning, and growth among like-minded individuals.

📍 Location: Paperback Brewing Co.
🎟️ Get your free tickets here!

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, assisted listening devices are available. For accommodations, please contact the City of Glendale Economic Development Division at 818-548-2005 at least 72 hours prior to the event to ensure availability.