ACS Webinar: Mini-Chemical MBA: Corporate Structures & Corporate Fundraising
You’ve done the research, you’ve proven the concept, now what? How do you transform your scientific discovery into a thriving business? How do you navigate the maze of funding options, investors, and legal structures?
Join Felicia Fullilove, a Science Policy and Program Management Expert, and Laurel Royer, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Carinalis Consulting and Research for a basic advocacy training designed for scientists to learn how to speak clearly and compellingly with Congress. Register now to gain practical tools and firsthand insight from two chemists who have successfully engaged policymakers on behalf of the chemical sciences.
This ACS Webinar is moderated by Caroline Trupp Gil of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with ACS Government Affairs.
What You Will Learn
- Choosing the right business structure: Understand the differences between C corps, S corps, LLCs, and which one best fits your goals
- Setting up your company: Step-by-step guidance on registration, compliance, and essential early decisions that shape your company’s success
- Funding your vision: Explore practical funding pathways, from debt and equity financing to grants and strategic partnerships, and learn how to align them with your growth strategy
Event Details
- Wednesday November 5, 2025 @ 2-3:30pm ET
- Free to attend
- Slides will be available on day of the webinar