What we’re about
Access Silicon Valley is the “virtual bridge” to Silicon Valley, where startup entrepreneurs and serial entrepreneurs in real time, get access to and interact with, angels, VCs and great entrepreneurs that they otherwise wouldn’t get the opportunity to see, hear or possibly connect with. In addition we have put together valuable workshops to prepare startup entrepreneurs for the roller coaster ride of the startup world!! We encourage you to join us. Access Silicon Valley is an extension of the overall global vision to build “virtual bridges” between those cities that have great startup communities and Silicon Valley.
Access Silicon Valley began with a vision to provide startup founders access--access to educational and other information that every first time founder should know or be exposed to. This includes access to high caliber angels, VCs and “been there done that” successful, serial entrepreneurs. The Silicon Valley ecosystem is unique, which is why ASV extends beyond the geographical borders of Silicon Valley!
This community is much more than just a Meetup group…it’s the opportunity to become part of the Silicon Valley ecosystem or “mindshare” as we like to think of it. Stay tuned for an exciting journey as we deliver events and workshops that you won’t want to miss!!
For more information on many of our past events (and videos of these events), please visit our Access Silicon Valley website.
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Upcoming events (2)
See all- STARTUP FUNDAMENTALS #2/3: DEVELOPING A FUNDING STRATEGYLIVE STREAM, Silicon Valley, CA
If you are looking to build a successful, fundable startup that is based on a sound financial model, and is ready to be pitched to investors in Silicon Valley, you won’t want to miss this workshop presented by Access Silicon Valley!
In this second workshop of the Startup Fundamentals series, Roger Rappoport, a former entrepreneur and currently a partner and the leader of the Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Practice Group at Procopio, an AMLAW 200 law firm in Silicon Valley, will conduct an interactive, informative session with great takeaway materials and actionable items, with in depth content on how successful Silicon Valley startups develop and implement successful funding strategies, securing funding from angel, seed and VC investors. Learn the best way to raise the money you need to successfully launch and scale your startup!
THIS IS A LIVESTREAMED EVENT FROM SILICON VALLEY. YOU MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON ZOOM TO OBTAIN THE LINK. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH THE PRESENTER AND THE AUDIENCE VIRTUALLY.
MATERIALS
A comprehensive 50-page digital workbook with an actionable step-by-step guide will be distributed to all registered event attendees on the event day.CURRICULUM
Getting funding from investors is always a challenge for startups. Avoiding common pitfalls when raising money can make the difference between your startup's success or failure and the amount of dilution that founders will suffer which can mean the difference between a great or a dismal exit.In this session, we will cover:
• how to develop a funding strategy appropriate for your startup
• when to raise funds, how much to raise, and from whom;
• the danger of taking too much or too little from investors;
• identifying the valuation inflection points of your company;
• the differences between seed, angel and venture capital funding;
• alternative funding sources;
• appropriate funding instruments for each round of funding, including convertible notes, SAFE's, common stock and preferred stock;
• the pros and cons of selling equity, convertible instruments, and venture debt;
• selecting and gaining access to the right investor, and
• what to do to increase the pre-money valuation of your company.AGENDA: (ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL CALIFORNIA TIME)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Dinner and networking
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM - Speaker and sponsor introductions
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Startup workshop Part A
7:30 PM - 7:45 PM - Intermission
7:45 PM -8:45: PM - Startup workshop Part B
8:45 PM - 9:00 PM - Q & ATHIS IS A LIVESTREAMED EVENT FROM SILICON VALLEY. YOU MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON ZOOM TO OBTAIN THE LINK. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH THE PRESENTER AND THE AUDIENCE VIRTUALLY.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Roger has extensive experience in advising startup and well-established startup and emerging growth technology companies. He is the co-author of "Considerations for Angel and VC Funded Startups and Emerging Growth Companies Considering a Loan Under the Paycheck Protection Program," and Co-author of “Changes in Convertible Instruments for Early Stage Financings.”
Roger is very connected with investors in Silicon Valley and beyond and is an active angel investor. As an attorney, he has been involved in hundreds of transactions such as merger and acquisition transactions, private equity and venture capital financing transactions, and complex restructuring transactions.
He is also the founder of Access Silicon Valley, a platform for entrepreneurs, on a global basis, to gain access to Silicon Valley's best and brightest Venture Capitalists, "been there done that" entrepreneurs, and experts. Take a closer look at the Access Silicon Valley Video Fireside Chat Series hosted by Roger, with representatives of some of the Valley's most high profile VCs, such as Andreessen Horowitz, Foundation Capital, Floodgate, Venrock, Canaan Partners and more.
#StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #StartupWorkshop #BusinessFundamentals #Funding
- STARTUP FUNDAMENTALS #3/3: NEGOTIATING THE TERMS SHEETSLIVE STREAM, Silicon Valley, CA
This information packed event focuses on terms and term sheets for a seed, angel, convertible debt, Safe (pre-money and post-money) and Series A round, in an interactive, informative session with great take away materials and actionable items.
THIS IS A LIVESTREAMED EVENT FROM SILICON VALLEY. YOU MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON ZOOM TO OBTAIN THE LINK. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH THE PRESENTER AND THE AUDIENCE VIRTUALLY.
This is the third workshop in the Access Silicon Valley Startup Fundamental Series for startup founders, startup executives, entrepreneurs, innovators and developers. While advantageous to attend all 3 workshops, this is stand-alone content presented by one of Silicon Valley's most notable startup attorneys and Procopio Partner, Roger Rappoport.
MATERIALS
A comprehensive 50-page digital workbook with an actionable step-by-step guide will be distributed to all registered event attendees on the event day.CURRICULUM
In this third workshop of the Startup Fundamentals series, Roger Rappoport, a former entrepreneur and currently a partner and the leader of the Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Practice Group at Procopio, an AMLAW 200 law firm in Silicon Valley, will conduct an interactive, informative session with great takeaway materials and actionable items, with in depth content on the terms and term sheets for a seed, angel, convertible debt, Safe (pre-money and post-money) and Series A round.This session will cover:
· when and from whom to take money;
· when is an amount raised too much or too little, and the perils of both;
· the anatomy of a term sheet;
· understanding the structure of, and the provisions that will most likely be included in, a convertible debt, Safe, angel and venture financing term sheet;
· how to arrive at a realistic pre-money valuation;
· the impact of term sheets on existing shareholders;
· the provisions that will impact control of major and day-to-day decisions at your startup;
· the most recent trends relating to:
· liquidation preferences
· participation rights
· anti-dilution provisions
· pay-to-play provisions
· redemption rights
· registration rights
· rights of first refusal
· drag along right
· co-sale rightsAGENDA: (ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL CALIFORNIA TIME)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Dinner and networking
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM - Speaker and sponsor introductions
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Startup workshop Part A
7:30 PM - 7:45 PM - Intermission
7:45 PM -8:45: PM - Startup workshop Part B
8:45 PM - 9:00 PM - Q & ATHIS IS A LIVESTREAMED EVENT FROM SILICON VALLEY. YOU MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON ZOOM TO OBTAIN THE LINK. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH THE PRESENTER AND THE AUDIENCE VIRTUALLY.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Roger has extensive experience in advising startup and well-established startup and emerging growth technology companies. He is the co-author of "Considerations for Angel and VC Funded Startups and Emerging Growth Companies Considering a Loan Under the Paycheck Protection Program," and Co-author of “Changes in Convertible Instruments for Early Stage Financings.”
Roger is a frequent speaker and panelist on topics and issues related to the development and implementation of a company's formation and funding strategy. Before attending law school, he was the founder of a technology company.
Roger is very connected with investors in Silicon Valley and beyond and is an active angel investor. As an attorney, he has been involved in hundreds of transactions such as merger and acquisition transactions, private equity and venture capital financing transactions, and complex restructuring transactions.
He is also the founder of Access Silicon Valley, a platform for entrepreneurs, on a global basis, to gain access to Silicon Valley's best and brightest Venture Capitalists, "been there done that" entrepreneurs, and experts. Take a closer look at the Access Silicon Valley Video Fireside Chat Series hosted by Roger, with representatives of some of the Valley's most high profile VCs, such as Andreessen Horowitz, Foundation Capital, Floodgate, Venrock, Canaan Partners and more.
#StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #StartupWorkshop #BusinessFundamentals #Funding