Helen Coburn will lead a workshop titled “Term Sheets: What Matters?” on May 18, the opening day of Startup Maine Week 2026, which Bernstein Shur is proud to sponsor.
This workshop walks attendees through a “standard” early-stage equity term sheet, focusing on practical considerations in negotiation. The discussion will guide attendees through what matters, what doesn’t, and how founders and investors can reflect their values and priorities in deal terms.
Designed for anyone in, or considering, an early-stage financing round, the session offers actionable insight for both founders and investors navigating early-stage investment. Helen will be joined by Ben Sampson, Managing Director at Standard Investments.
Register for Startup Maine Week here: Startup Maine | Advancing Maine’s startup ecosystem
Helen Coburn is a corporate and securities attorney at Bernstein Shur who works closely with entrepreneurs, startups, and investors navigating early- to mid-stage financing. She advises clients through every stage of growth, from entity formation to financing and exit strategies. She can be reached at [email protected].