In this 90-minute briefing, attorneys from the MIT Office of the General Counsel will provide an overview of some of the main corporate formation and licensing topics relevant to launching your own startup.  Aspiring entrepreneurs will get an introduction to some of the liability, tax, financing, and intellectual property issues that are important to address when starting a new venture.  Topics will cover the following:
 
1.    Corporation vs. LLC
2.    Funding a Startup
3.    Basic Licensing Models
4.    Important Guidelines for Startups Utilizing MIT IP
5.    Community Resources
6.    Q&A

Presenters: Matt Fucci and Claire Schneider