Quick Details
- Date: September 24, 2026
- Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
- Location: New York, NY
Session Overview
Join House of 434 for an intimate conversation designed to help founders get ahead of the financial, tax, and intellectual property decisions that can become costly when addressed too late.
Founders often focus on building the company first, but personal finances, business structure, taxes, and intellectual property can have a significant impact on how a company grows, raises capital, and protects what it has built.
This evening brings together experienced professionals across personal finance, tax and operations, and intellectual property for a candid, practical conversation about the mistakes founders make, the questions they should be asking earlier, and what they can do to prepare before they need a lawyer, CPA, or financial advisor.
Through a moderated panel and open audience Q&A, we’ll explore:
- Personal financial readiness — what founders should have in place as they build
- Structuring & taxes — common pitfalls and considerations at different stages
- IP protection — patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyright, and when protection becomes too late
- Founder mistakes & lessons — real-world situations and the things founders wish they had addressed sooner
Speakers
- Marc Rachman, Partner, Intellectual Property + Media
- Aisha Jordan (The Jordan Factor™)