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SUMMARY:When investors and founders collide: preventing\, diffusing and r
 esolving disagreements about corporate strategy\, in good times and in t
 imes of financial crisis
DESCRIPTION:Typically\, many constituencies are involved in making manage
 rial and strategic planning decisions for a growing company: founders\, 
 active strategic investors\, directors and other shareholders. Sometimes
 \, the goals and priorities of these constituencies do not align\, which
  can lead to a crisis in decision-making. The process can be complicated
  further if the investor or director is also a supplier or customer and\
 , as such\, engages in related party transactions with the startup. Addi
 tionally\, the misalignment of priorities and goals can become even more
  acute in times of trouble\, when cash is tight and the company is in fi
 nancial crisis. Through real-world case studies this session will explor
 e:\n\n• governance best practices to avoid deadlock or prevent a veto si
 tuation that could paralyse the company\;\n• funding through revenue or 
 investment: anticipating mechanisms for additional capital contributions
  that address anti-dilution concerns while realistically providing cash-
 flow support in times of financial crisis\, or at times when the founder
  and other constituencies disagree on a growth strategy\;\n• considerati
 on of how related party transactions affect the dynamic\;\n• the additio
 nal stress placed on the decision-making process if the company also fac
 es a time of financial crisis when the consideration of insolvency or ba
 nkruptcy concepts comes into the equation\, and planning for 'distressed
  funding' options\; and\n• lawyering in times and crisis\, identifying '
 who is the client' and the use of special committees.
LOCATION:Room C3.4\, Convention Centre\, Level 3
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