U Startup Launchpad Webinar: Understanding Equity, Cap-tables, and Dilution

​Are you considering turning your research into a startup or joining one as a co-founder, scientific advisor, or in another key role? Understanding how ownership works in startups is crucial before you take the leap.

​Join corporate attorney Ryan Udell from Ballard Spahr as he breaks down equity, cap-tables, and dilution. You'll learn what it really means when someone offers you equity, how your ownership stake changes as the company raises funding, and what questions to ask before accepting any equity package. Whether you're thinking about splitting equity with co-founders for your own spinout or evaluating an offer to join an existing startup, this session will give you the foundational knowledge to make informed decisions about startup ownership.

​This session is part of the U Startup Launchpad series, designed to equip University of Utah researchers with essential business knowledge for commercializing their innovations.