Ask the Expert: Fundraising, Equity & Compensation
Cap Tables, Compensation & Fundraising Decisions: Ask the Expert with Peter Walker from Carta
From early-stage to Series B, founders are navigating a tough and often unclear capital landscape. What’s the right amount to raise? When is it okay to take money off the table? What terms really matter?
In this 60-minute online session, Peter Walker (Head of Insights at Carta) joins us for a tactical and open conversation on some of the most pressing financial questions founders face.
Peter will kick off with a quick market overview, followed by a live “Ask the Expert” session, where your questions will take center stage.
Sample topics we might explore include:
How much capital do I actually need? Should I raise now?
What does a “clean” cap table look like at Seed or Series A/B?
When and how can founders take money off the table?
What’s normal for founder compensation today?
Single vs. double trigger: what does that mean and why should I care?
How to think about non-dilutive capital or strategic investors?
What makes a company structurally scalable from day one?
Bring your questions, this session is for you.
You'll be able to submit your questions in advance when you register.
About Carta
Carta is a leading platform for equity management, helping over 40,000 companies and more than two million shareholders manage cap tables, valuations, fundraising, and equity plans. With deep insight into startup financing trends and founder equity decisions, Carta empowers entrepreneurs to make smarter, more informed choices as they grow their businesses.
About Pando
Pando offers a one-stop shop for ambitious founders and business leaders to access the peer community and support they need to succeed. We match members with a tight-knit cohort of 8–10 impressive peers, focused on building long-term, meaningful relationships.
What makes Pando different from other founder communities is our optional Income Pooling product, which allows members to align financially with their group, deepening trust and accountability.
Our network includes 300+ extraordinary founders and business leaders, who have collectively raised $3.6B from over 750 unique investors and run companies valued at ~$8B.