The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s Traction Workshops are a unique opportunity to help aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage startups move their ideas forward. Open to anyone interested in the topics of entrepreneurship, this series of virtual workshops provides participants with hands-on guidance in developing a strong foundation of knowledge. Whether you have a concept in its earliest stages — or no idea at all, these workshops aim to empower you to learn about entrepreneurship on your own terms.
Participants will benefit from expert-led sessions that cover essential startup topics, including value proposition creation, customer discovery, creating an impactful pitch deck, and business model development.
The Legal Basic for Startups led by Casey Faucon
November 5, 2026 from 6:30-7:30pm
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Starting a business comes with plenty of big questions — especially when it comes to the legal side of things. In this session, we’ll break down three key areas every entrepreneur should know about. First, we'll explore the pros, cons, and requirements in choosing your entity and governance documents — from partnerships and corporations to LLCs, nonprofits, and more. You’ll also learn what filings and documents come with each option. Next, we’ll tackle governance, including what founders need to know about their responsibilities to co-founders, investors, and others involved in the business. Finally, get hands-on with a legal audit and walk away knowing how to spot potential legal and contractual issues, and conduct an audit of a business yourself.
Traction is coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) at UConn. CCEI was founded in 2007 and is a focal point for entrepreneurial activity within the University. CCEI supports students, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs across all academic departments, schools, and colleges. For more info: ccei.uconn.edu
For more information contact:
Michaela Hartl, michaela.hartl@uconn.edu
For more information, contact: Michaela Hartl at michaela.hartl@uconn.edu