Financial Services
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Financial Services

The Term Sheet Room

Hosted by Marcus Whitfield

Venture lawyer turned operating partner Marcus Whitfield breaks down the term sheets, cap tables, and negotiation tactics that determine who actually owns the upside.

104 episodesWeekly

Episodes

1

The Liquidation Preference Nobody Reads Closely

How a 1x participating preferred quietly changes an exit.

39 min
2

Negotiating a Down Round Without Losing the Board

A founder and investor on how it actually went.

45 min
3

Convertible Notes vs. SAFEs in 2025

What's changed in early-stage instruments and why it matters.

34 min
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