HAYVN Halftime: From Startup to Scale-Up: Legal Essentials for Every Stage of Growth

HAYVN HalfTime

IN-PERSON EVENT at HAYVN Darien

Thursday, 10/16/25, 12-1pm

COST:

• HAYVN Members: Free with code on members portal. For help accessing members portal please email questions@hayvn.com
• Non-Member: $20

Topic: From Startup to Scale-Up: Legal Essentials for Every Stage of Growth

Featuring Robert J. Kornhaas, Partner, Wiggin and Dana

Starting and scaling a company requires more than just a great idea—it takes the right legal foundation. Join us for this HAYVN Halftime where we’ll explore two critical stages of your entrepreneurial journey:

• Formation & Structure – Learn how to choose the right business entity, set up your ownership framework, and establish a structure that supports long-term growth.
• Fundraising & Investment – Get clear on what investors are looking for, how to navigate term sheets, and best practices for managing equity and investor relationships.

Whether you’re just getting started or preparing to raise capital, this session will provide practical insights to help you protect your business and position it for success.

Perfect for: Entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners seeking clarity on legal and investment basics.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:

Robert J. Kornhaas is a Partner in the firm’s Corporate Department, where he advises clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and debt financing, commercial agreements, governance and general corporate matters, across multiple industries that include technology, life sciences, financial services, manufacturing, digital media, consumer products and food and beverage. He is also a member of wiggin(x). R.J.’s clients include early-stage companies and privately and publicly held middlemarket companies. He also advises family offices and high net-worth individuals in connection with private and venture investments. Representative matters include direct and fund investments, ranging from early- SAFE and Seed rounds, to leading priced rounds and guiding investors through exit transactions. R.J. received his J.D. with honors from Emory University School of Law and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame.

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