This course will familiarize students with the role of a corporate attorney advising technology startups from the early stages through an eventual liquidity event. Topics covered will include: formation of a company, fundraising through SAFEs, convertible notes and sales of stock, equity compensation, selling the company and IPOs. The course will also touch on the legal business of advising startups and funds, the workings of venture capital funds and advising of international startups and funds.