Founder Breakfast: Cap Table, Equity & Founder Fundamentals
The hardest mistakes to fix are the ones you made early — especially around equity, hiring, and structure.
Join us for an exclusive, highly curated breakfast designed for founders who want to avoid the traps that stall future raises, create internal tension, or lead to messy cap tables. We’ll walk through what a clean, scalable foundation looks like, from equity splits and advisor agreements to early hires and SAFE terms.
Whether you're just starting or preparing for growth, this breakfast will help you make smarter decisions now that protect you later.
Who Should Attend?
Founders at the pre-seed to Series A stage who are making their first equity, hiring, or structural decisions.
Why Attend?
Structure equity for co-founders, early hires, and advisors the right way
Navigate SAFE notes, vesting schedules, and avoid dead equity traps
Maintain a clean, founder-friendly cap table that sets you up to scale
Spot red flags early with insights from experts who’ve seen hundreds of deals
Network with a select, curated group of peers who are navigating similar growth trajectories.
Important Reminders:
Format: A highly interactive morning of structured conversation over breakfast with guest speakers, peer discussions, and a practical Q&A session.
Join Our Community: Be part of a growing network of founders and investors shaping the future. As a member, you'll gain exclusive access to our upcoming Studio Series, designed to equip you with the skills and insights needed to build strong foundations to grow your companies. Sign up here.
Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn for updates on our community, events and opportunities.
Photography Notice: By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded for promotional purposes.
About the Hosts & Sponsors:
Brderless was founded by Amy Quan to create a go-to knowledge hub supporting early-stage founders who are building in the post-Web2 world. We bridge the gap between bootstrapping and venture scaling, by providing essential skills, strategic insights, and access to experienced mentors through curated and tactical initiatives.
Paul Hastings is a leading global law firm with dedicated teams focused on helping startups, high-growth companies, and venture capitalists navigate complex legal challenges. Our specialized groups provide expert, practical legal advice in areas such as venture financing, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance, where we are ranked Band 1 nationally for our Fintech and Payments work. We ensure founders receive actionable guidance and comprehensive support at every stage of their growth journey.