{"product_id":"founders-pocket-guide-stephen-r-poland-9781938162060","title":"Founder's Pocket Guide: Term Sheets and Preferred Shares","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis easy to follow guide helps \u003cstrong\u003estartup founders\u003c\/strong\u003e understand the key moving parts of an \u003cstrong\u003einvestment term sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e, and review typical \u003cstrong\u003epreferred share rights, preferences, and protections.\u003c\/strong\u003e Along the way, we also provide easy-to-follow examples for the most common calculations related to preferred share equity deals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpanding on these fundraising concepts, this Founder's Pocket Guide helps startup founders learn: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat a term sheet is and how to summarize the most important deal terms for your fundraising and startup building goals.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow preferred stock shares differ from common shares, with review of how each key preferred share right and preference is tied to the investor's shares.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey terms and definitions associated with equity fundraising, such as pre-money valuation, founder dilution, and down round.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to decipher legalese associated with a term sheet deal, such as pro rata, fully diluted, and pari passu.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe full list of the most common term sheet clauses, their plain English meaning, and their importance to an early-stage investment deal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimple math for the key term sheet financial aspects, including calculating fully diluted shares outstanding, investor equity ownership percentages, and the impact of option pools on founder dilution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExample exit scenarios, showing how term sheet deal points impact how exit proceeds get divided among investors and founders.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen R. Poland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1938162064\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781938162060\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e 1x1 Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/20\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Stephen R. Poland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046098792703,"sku":"9781938162060","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7c5e915f-f427-45a1-85d7-71c3bea5eab9.jpg?v=1684982621","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/founders-pocket-guide-stephen-r-poland-9781938162060","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}