Ara Babaian Speaks on Startup Funding and Structure at Glendale Event
A practical discussion on structuring and funding a startup, hosted through the City of Glendale.
Founding partner Ara Babaian led a practical discussion on how to structure and fund a startup at an event hosted through the City of Glendale at Paperback Brewery in Glendale.
Topics included:
- LLCs vs. C corporations vs. S corporations vs. nonprofit corporations
- SAFEs, convertible notes, and equity raises
- Friends and family financing
- Investor considerations
- Ownership, dilution, and control
- Equity and non-equity grants to employees and service providers
- Legal and structural issues that can impact future growth and fundraising
Ara grew up in Glendale and has operated his law practice here since 2024. In addition to startups and financing, his practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, and executive compensation.
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