Menu
Sign In Search Podcasts Charts People & Topics Add Podcast API Pricing
Podcast Image

Book Talk With Olaseni Kehinde Precious

Episode 3: The Term Sheet

29 Oct 2025

Description

In this episode, we’ll explore the term sheet, the document that can make or break your startup. What you’ll learn in this episode of Venture Deals book summary: ​The difference between economics and control, and why control clauses often matter more than valuation.​Key financial terms like liquidation preference, interest, discounts, SAFEs, warrants, Original Issue Discounts, and more.​How board seats, voting rights, protective provisions, and other control terms affect your independence as a founder.​Other essential clauses like dividends, redemption rights, conversion, co-sale agreements, and restrictions on sales.​Why “bad terms” can hurt you more than a low valuation and how to spot them before signing.Whether you are about to receive your first term sheet or just want to understand how deals are structured, this episode shows how to read between the lines and protect your company’s future.

Audio
Featured in this Episode

No persons identified in this episode.

Transcription

This episode hasn't been transcribed yet

Help us prioritize this episode for transcription by upvoting it.

0 upvotes
🗳️ Sign in to Upvote

Popular episodes get transcribed faster

Comments

There are no comments yet.

Please log in to write the first comment.