A Fundraising Primer: How to access capital the smart and legal way
Every business needs money. Undercapitalization is a leading cause of business failure. This discussion will cover the multitude of channels through which small businesses access capital - private and bank debt, equity financing, crowdfunding, among them - and the legal and business pitfalls that come with each, including state and federal securities laws, and capitalization tables.
Note: if you plan to attend, invite your friends - if we get less than 6 attendees, we'll need to reschedule.
Your Presenter 
Ezekiel Callanan is the founder and managing member of Opticliff Law, LLC, a Portland-based law firm focused on helping small businesses and startups start strong, grow sustainably, and thrive in an unpredictable economy through strategic organizational architecture, intelligent contracting, IP licensing, private fundraising, and trademark law. Callanan and Opticliff Law are also deeply involved and invested Portland's economic growth through initiatives such as Creative Portland and Startup Maine.