Mark Graffagnini

Founder @CaraStoneLLP, nomad

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

Hey everyone! I'm excited to be speaking at @STLStartupWeek next week. I'd love to have you at my session on The State of Venture Capital In Missouri on Monday9/18 at 10 at @CortexSTL. Check out the full lineup of events (Sep. 18-22) at https://t.co/u5NUvciKZ8 #STLSWK

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

Hey everyone! I'm excited to be speaking at @STLStartupWeek next week. I'd love to have you at my session on The State of Venture Capital In Missouri on Monday9/18 at 10 at @CortexSTL. Check out the full lineup of events (Sep. 18-22) at https://t.co/u5NUvciKZ8 #STLSWK

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

Hey everyone! I'm excited to be speaking at @STLStartupWeek next week. I'd love to have you at my session on The State of Venture Capital In Missouri on Monday9/18 at 10 at @CortexSTL. Check out the full lineup of events (Sep. 18-22) at https://t.co/u5NUvcjiOG #STLSWK

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

Don't forget @VentureCafeSTL is today at 4pm CST. I'll be talking with @itenstl the best ways to use convertible notes and SAFES to jumpstart a fundraising round. See you tonight! https://t.co/HFzUl8NZIC

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

Excited to join @itenstl at @VentureCafeSTL next Thursday to talk about convertible notes, SAFEs, and series seed rounds for #startups. We'll be talking about factors to consider when deciding between a Note, SAFE or equity! Sign up here - https://t.co/HFzUl95B7c

[Duree Center for Entrepreneurship @dureecenter_lu]

Video highlights from our 2019 Impact Report Event! Hear from founders of #MotorpartsNation, @stamp&chase & #Venku on how @itenstl impacted their #startups! A special presentation by @markgraffagnini on What to Expect from #VentureCapital during #COVID19. https://t.co/RpxJxoX538

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

Excited to be working with @GROOM_withBEAST!

[Hal Callais @hal_callais]

Glad to partner with @JohnCascarano and @GROOM_withBEAST! Congratulations to @markgraffagnini and our team at @CallaisCapital in leading the round!

https://t.co/SlllDwNeBx

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

Always great talking with the @itenstl community! Excited by everything we continue to see coming out of St. Louis!

[Duree Center for Entrepreneurship @dureecenter_lu]

Video highlights from our 2019 Impact Report Event! Hear from founders of #MotorpartsNation, @stamp&chase & #Venku on how @itenstl impacted their #startups! A special presentation by @markgraffagnini on What to Expect from #VentureCapital during #COVID19. https://t.co/RpxJxoX538

[Callais Capital @CallaisCapital]

When VCs tell startups that they are putting investing on hold right now, what does that mean for your startup? What should you ask the prospective VC investor? Learn more from @markgraffagnini: https://t.co/O86IcAqs5C

#startups #Entrepreneurship #callaiscapital #VC

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

In a new blog post earlier this week I addressed why vesting is important for companies. Check it out here - https://t.co/todt5n3zQD

[Cara Stone LLP @CaraStoneLLP]

Congratulations to @ResiliaCo on their latest fundraising round! We can't wait to see what you do next!

https://t.co/9eaRr61kai

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

@CaraStoneLLP is excited to release the 2020 Louisiana Venture Capital Report. In 2019, Louisiana companies raised over $130M in venture capital across 33 deals. Sign up here to get the report - https://t.co/Of9lTtRmSb

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

CAUTION: Your Angel or Venture Capital-Backed Startup May Not Qualify for SBA Covid-19 Loans. Several vc and angel capital groups are working to get exceptions put in place. https://t.co/ipbqbgPJwI

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/bVUXr8PrWM

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/fmiyQyCgAU

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

Not exploring a 409A Safe Harbor can cost founders millions at exit. I recorded a quick video last year explaining how safe harbors work and why founders should use them. Check it out here - https://t.co/wjKCKiT4i8 #startup #founders #hussle

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

New Video on Section 409A Safe Harbors for Startups and Growing Businesses. Check it out here -https://t.co/GZ475HjDkG Are there any founder vesting topics we've missed? Let me know. -

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

There's nothing scarier to founders than finding out they have huge tax consequences when they get close to exit. I recorded a whole series on founder shares here - https://t.co/GKIY1W8EHE

[Mark Graffagnini @markgraffagnini]

Had a great time in #STL this month talking @venturecafestl about startup fundraising in MO. One of the most shocking stats - 55% of deal volume and 80% of capital raised in Missouri was by Delaware Corps. Check out more discussion highlights here - https://t.co/j8ySxFBMYC

[Cara Stone LLP @CaraStoneLLP]

In part 3 of our Preparing to Exit Series, we discuss different exit strategies and what factors founders should consider when evaluating them. Check it out here - https://t.co/kw2n6ETakJ

#startups #founders #exit #venturecapital #fundraising #smartmoney