Unlocking Startup Success, Optimizing Your Cap Table

​Session

​Navigating your cap table can make or break your startup’s journey, from early-stage fundraising to eventual exits. Join us for an engaging session led by DeRonnie Pitts, Vice President of Stock Plan Services at Fidelity Investments, where you'll learn:

• ​What a cap table is and why it’s critical for early-stage founders.

• ​How cap tables evolve through fundraising rounds.

• ​Common pitfalls founders face and how to avoid them.

• ​Equity allocation strategies to set your company up for success.

• ​A live example cap table walkthrough to simplify the process.

​This 30-minute presentation will include actionable insights and a Q&A, where you can ask your pressing questions about equity, fundraising, or planning for future transactions. Plus, you will learn how Fidelity Investments’ tools can help you streamline equity management.

​Speaker Bio

​DeRonnie Pitts
Certified Equity Professional and Vice President of Stock Plan Services at Fidelity Investments

​DeRonnie Pitts brings a wealth of expertise in equity compensation, having guided over 150 private companies through pivotal transactions like fundraising, M&A, and IPOs. With experience at Carta and a career dedicated to simplifying complex equity processes, DeRonnie specializes in helping founders understand their cap tables, prepare for major financial events, and educate their teams on equity dynamics.

​Outside of work, DeRonnie is a sneaker collector, music enthusiast, and an avid fan of basketball and golf. His passion for helping founders align their equity strategies with their growth ambitions makes him the ideal mentor for this session.