Funding Breakthrough Lab: Mistakes Founders Should Avoid

​Years of hard work can become pointless when you make a simple mistake.

Get real world advice from Rayna Sparks legal council.

Speaker Bio:
Rayna Sparkes is an experienced legal counsel specializing in providing strategic guidance to companies ranging from startups to public corporations. Her expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and cross-border transactions. With a practical approach to legal solutions, Rayna excels at helping businesses scale efficiently while navigating complex legal and operational challenges.

​Throughout her career, Rayna has advised on high-profile deals across a wide array of industries. She has collaborated closely with senior executives and boards of directors, leveraging her deep knowledge of corporate law to guide strategic transactions and manage intricate legal landscapes. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and results-driven mindset, Rayna is committed to empowering businesses to thrive in today’s competitive market.

​Interesting facts about Rayna, she played musical instruments including flute, clarinet, violin, guitar and piano. She's been a dancer since she was 5 years old and was a fitness instructor from 18 through law school. Her family is also from the Fiji islands!

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​​​​Funding Breakthrough Lab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pre-accelerator with a mission of creating a supportive community to build a better tomorrow. We empower founders with education, networks, and resources to unlock their potential while championing diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. Founded by Natalie Pan, an engineer, community builder and executive coach. Apply for the next August 23rd cohort here https://fundingbreakthroughlab.org.