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About this event

10 – Equity: What is it, how to protect it, how to use it : By Founders & Funders  📈💬

Founder Journey Series

Málaga/Marbella: From Idea to Impact

What does equity really mean for a founder?

From splitting the pie early on to negotiating with VCs and designing meaningful employee stock options, this session dives deep into one of the most crucial—and misunderstood—topics in startup life.

Join us for an unfiltered panel discussion with:

👤 Jay Patil – NY-based VC with years of experience backing ambitious early-stage startups.

👤 Cristobal Alonso – Multi-time founder and global CEO of Startup Wise Guys, Europe’s leading B2B accelerator.

👤 Jonas Bruhn – Serial founder with multiple exits and deep insights into founder equity dynamics.

✨ What you’ll learn:

📊 How to think about equity at different stages of your startup journey — from co-founders to investors to early employees.

🤝 Real-world stories of equity deals gone right (and wrong) — and what to watch out for.

💸 Navigating the VC table — what founders should know when negotiating equity with institutional investors.

🔐 Vesting, cliffs, dilution, and other key terms — demystified through firsthand experiences.

Bring your toughest equity questions and join us for an evening of candid, founder-first conversation.

🙌 Who should attend:

Startup founders, early-stage team members, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating equity decisions.

🕒 Event Schedule:

➤ 19:00–19:30 – Check-in and Networking

➤ 19:30–19:45 – Opening Remarks and Introduction

➤ 19:45–20:45 – Equity Panel Discussion

➤ 20:45–21:00 – Q&A / Open Discussion

➤ 21:00–21:30 – Networking

🔥 Let’s decode the real cost—and value—of equity. 🚀

In partnership with MalagaStartups and Startup Oasis Hosted by Innovation Campus