Taft partner Chris Carlisle will speak at Angel Fest 2026 on May 7 in Minneapolis. He will participate in the panel, “Chasing Waterfalls,” which will explore how dilution, follow-on rounds, and deal terms impact investor outcomes, as well as how different securities and structures can shift risk and reward across financing rounds.

Angel Fest is a two-day event that brings together angel investors, founders, limited partners, and ecosystem builders for practical learning, candid conversations, and meaningful connections around early-stage investing.

Carlisle is a leading corporate finance attorney who focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and emerging company and venture finance. He provides legal guidance to a diverse range of clients, including founders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and private equity funds, spanning startups to established publicly held enterprises.

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