FORM + FUND Campus Founders Series (Office Hours)
The final session of the FORM + FUND campus founders series will be held in an office hours format. This provides students and community members an opportunity for direct engagement, questions, and mentoring around venture formation and funding.
Please read:Â This event is open to faculty, students, and affiliates from other departments. It is designed for Stanford community members that are building companies that are, or will be seeking, venture financing
Start-Up 101
Monday, May 4 |Â 6:00 – 8:30 pm PT
Stanford Law School, Room 190
Incorporation (Delaware and alternatives), founder equity/vesting, governance basics, fundraising housekeeping, and common early pitfalls.
Intellectual Property 101
Wednesday, May 6, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:30 pm PT
Stanford Law School, Room 190
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, open-source, and the practical steps to protect core assets before you fundraise.
Office Hours
Monday, May 11, 2025 | 6:00 -7:30 pm PT
Stanford Law School, Room Russo Student Lounge
Free sessions with practicing attorneys (ECVC/corporate, IP/patent, immigration, tech transactions/licensing, employment, and more). Small groups of Stanford Law students may observe. Please note that you must attend both the Startup Law 101 and IP 101 sessions to be eligible for the office hours.