4 hours
Design & Innovation Building, Room 208
Free Tickets Available
Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 11:30 am to 03:30 pm (GMT-07:00)
Design & Innovation Building, Room 208
9510 Innovation Lane, San Diego, United States
Join us for the first in a dynamic series of workshops and office hours with expert attorneys from Morrison Foerster, designed specifically for university researchers and startup founders. Explore essential topics including corporate financing, licensing strategies, and patent protection to help you build a strong legal foundation for your venture. Whether you're launching your first company or navigating your next funding round, this is your chance to get practical insights and tailored guidance from legal professionals who understand innovation.
TOPIC: Corporate Financing (Incorporation and Fundraising)
This first session we welcome Jim Krenn, Co-Chair, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice at Morrison Foerster, as he opens up about Corporate Financing (Incorporation and Fundraising). Jim will guide life science startups through essential formation and fundraising issues. For founders just getting started, it will highlight key considerations and common legal mistakes around incorporation, capitalization, equity plans, founder stock and intellectual property. For those looking to raise funds, it will outline the fundraising process, typical structures and key terms. Attendees will leave with practical guidance for navigating early-stage legal and financing challenges.
Event Schedule:
11:30 a.m. - Registration open with Boxed Lunch and Beverage available for pick up*
12 -1 p.m.- Lunch and Learn Session in Room 208
1 - 1:30 p.m. - Q&A
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Office Hours on 4th Floor with Mofo Reps, 20-minute slots available, sign up at the event
*Subject to availability
Want More Events Like This?
Did you know there are two other sessions in this Founder Fundamental Lunch & Learn series? Check out with Matt Ferry, and/or with Jeffery Schmidt and Karen Potter.
This event is powered by Morrison Foerster, a proud supporter of our innovation ecosystem.
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Directions to the Design & Innovation Building
The event is located on the second floor (room 208) of the . The entrances are located across from the or next to the bus and trolley stop.
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MTS Trolley
The easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB.
Parking
Public transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot.
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Tickets for Founder Fundamentals: Lunch & Learn with Morrison Foerster- Jim Krenn can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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UC San Diego Undergraduate Student | Free |
UC San Diego Graduate Student | Free |
UC San Diego Faculty | Free |
UC San Diego Staff | Free |
UC San Diego Post-Doc | Free |
UC San Diego Startup | Free |
Community Member | Free |