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BROUGHT TO YOU BYEMPOWERINGEMPOWERINGEMPOWERINGENTREPRENEURSENTREPRENEURSENTREPRENEURSLegal Aspects of Start-Up FundingW E B I N A RW E B I N A RPowered ByUPS / Black Business Legal Aid Webinar SeriesALONZO L. LLORENSPartner Parker PoePAULA KIRLINPartnerScale LLPREMY NSHIMIYIMANAPartnerFaegre Drinker Biddle &Reath LLP JASMIN A. ROBINSONBusiness, Entertainment, andIntellectual Property Lawyer &Firm OwnerThe Law Offices of Jasmin A. Robinson P.C.SPEAKERSPEAKERSPEAKERBIOSBIOSBIOSOCTOBER 19, 2023

BROUGHT TO YOU BYSPEAKERSSPEAKERSSPEAKERSCONTACT LISTCONTACT LISTCONTACT LISTPowered ByMODERATORAlonzo L. Llorens PartnerParker Poealonzollorens@parkerpoe.comwww.parkerpoe.comPANELISTSPaula KirlinPartnerScale LLPpkirlin@scalefirm.comwww.scalefirm.comRemy NshimiyimanaPartnerFaegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLPremy.nshimiyimana@faegredrinker.comwww.faegredrinker.comJasmin A. RobinsonBusiness, Entertainment, and Intellectual Property Lawyer & Firm OwnerThe Law Offices of Jasmin A. Robinson P.C.jasmin@fivestarattorney.comwww.fivestarattorney.com

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PPAB 6399953v2 ALONZO L. LLORENS Mr. Llorens is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP (“Parker Poe”). At Parker Poe, Mr. Llorens is in its corporate transactions group where he routinely handles, among other things: • Private equity and debt offerings; • Mergers and Acquisitions (buy and sell side); • Initial public offerings; • Securities filings; • Fund formations; • Investments by institutional investors into funds; • Joint Ventures; • Film financing; • MBE Certification; • Endorsement deals; • Corporate governance; • Company formation; and • General corporate law. His legal career started with the federal government, in Washington, DC. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Llorens worked as an attorney in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Honors Program and, upon its completion, he worked with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Corporation Finance. Mr. Llorens is a frequent speaker, and he is also an author. His first book was a novel entitled, “The Mirror,” which is a political thriller. Mr. Llorens’ second book, “The MBE’s Guide to Raising Capital,” is a financial guide explaining the various stages of the capital raising process and the steps Minority Business Enterprises should consider taking in order to successfully pursue such an endeavor. Mr. Llorens has also written for various publications, including a chapter for the Inside The Minds series entitled “Private Equity and Venture Capital Trends in a Turbulent Economy” (2009), co-authored Volume 83 of the Bureau of National Affairs Corporate Practice Series entitled “Shareholder Proposals;” and has written columns on topics relating to business transactions for “Diversity and The Bar” magazine. Mr. Llorens earned a J.D. degree from Howard University School of Law where he was Managing Editor of the Howard Law Journal and a B.S. degree in International Trade and Finance from Louisiana State University.

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PAULA C KIRLIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Scale LLP San Francisco CA Partner Corporate and Securities Outside General Counsel Aug 2023 present Regularly advise clients on general corporate product counseling technology transactions commercial contracts regulatory compliance real estate land use environmental public policy and government relations and advocacy matters Serve as outside general counsel for startup and growth stage companies Better Coliving Inc a Techstars portfolio company Oakland CA Chief Legal Officer COO Cofounder Corporate Secretary Board Director Oct 2020 Aug 2023 Co founded and lea legal strategy and operations for proptech marketplace startup Led legal and compliance strategy for complex rapidly evolving federal state and local laws for new real estate product Advised on regulatory compliance product development corporate law fundraising housing and real estate law commercial contracts privacy IP employment law risk management and growth Managed cap table Built operations function from scratch recruited and managed remote international team Active in fundraising pitches due diligence and financing including successful pre seed round led by Precursor Ventures Led successful application to and completion of Techstars Future of Longevity Accelerator a partnership with Pivotal Ventures a Melinda French Gates company University of California Berkeley Berkeley CA Lecturer College of Environmental Design Sept 2018 present Teach graduate level land use and environmental law class focused on sustainability and equity HubHaus Inc San Francisco CA Head of Legal and Policy Corporate Secretary Leadership Team reported to CEO Oct 2019 Oct 2020 Recruited as first legal hire for growth stage proptech startup offering more affordable sustainable housing product Built legal function from scratch and led all legal and policy functions for growth into new cities and states with different regulations launched and led data privacy compliance program Served as Corporate Secretary regularly reported to Board of Directors managed cap table Advised on evolving federal state and local law and policy corporate law IP trademark product development commercial contracts privacy law employment law risk management insurance and litigation Hired and managed outside counsel Developed contract templates and processes to support efficient scaling into new markets and to reduce legal risk Strategic partner and business driver across all business teams Leadership Team Board of Directors growth tech product operations and community Regularly conducted legal trainings for executives and business teams Effectively collaborated with regulatory agencies to enable growth and ensure legal and regulatory compliance Monchamp Meldrum LLP San Francisco CA Partner Aug 2018 Oct 2019 Routinely advised real estate developers and public agencies on land use and environmental matters for large scale sustainable development and transit oriented development projects Holland Knight LLP San Francisco CA and Chicago IL Partner 2016 2018 Associate 2007 2015 Summer Associate 2006 Sept 2007 Aug 2018 Led legal teams representing investors developers technology companies and public agencies on land use CEQA and environmental law matters for high profile complex multi billion sustainable and transit oriented development projects Represented government regulatory entities on land use planning and environmental regulatory matters drafted legislation and administrative regulations made presentations before public agencies several times per week Regularly made presentations to and negotiated with regional agencies elected officials City Attorney Public Agency Counsel department heads and staff in public hearings and meetings Managed and led legal and consultant teams working statewide and nationally to obtain regulatory approvals Analyzed and provided guidance on evolving laws and regulations advised on compliance and strategic measures to mitigate legal risk drafted articles and delivered trainings and client presentations on evolving laws and regulations

SELECT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS TechGC Fullstack Conference Real Estate Proptech Industry Roundtable Leader May 5 2022 TechGC Seminar Preparing for your ESG Exit Exam Panelist April 20 2021 Bisnow Presents Power Women Series Honoree The Bay Area s CRE Thought Leaders May 30 2018 Mentor and Sponsorship Creating Growth in Your Organization and Network The Women in Law Leadership Summit Silicon Valley April 19 2018 Silicon Valley State of Office Moderator Bisnow March 21 2018 New Development Trends Design Amenities of the Future Moderator Bisnow s The Rise of Multifamily In Silicon Valley January 25 2018 14th Biennial Seminar for Illinois Local Government Officials Thinking Forward Land Use and Zoning Holland Knight Program April 21 2017 Mixed Use Developments Continuing Education of the Bar CEB California March 9 2017 Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development Lorman Strategies Webinar July 27 2016 Urban Mixed Use Development and Retail Success Stories and Challenges International Council of Shopping Centers ICSC U S Shopping Center Law Conference Roundtable October 2015 Trends in Mixed Use Development International Council of Shopping Centers ICSC U S Shopping Center Law Conference Roundtable October 2014 11th Biennial Local Government Law Seminar Green Initiatives Sustainability and Energy Conservation in an Era of Fiscal Uncertainty Holland Knight Program April 29 2011 10th Biennial Local Government Law Seminar Ethics Holland Knight Program April 24 2009 A Step by Step Guide to Understanding Easements National Business Institute October 2008 SELECT PUBLICATIONS SB 100 and EO B 55 18 California s New 100 Clean Energy Policy Lexology September 2018 California Supreme Court Sides with Coastal Commission in Case Challenging Permit Conditions Lexology July 2017 co author Court of Appeal Upholds Issuance of Erosion Control Permit as Ministerial and Exempt from CEQA Lexology May 2017 City of L A Accepting Comments on Guidelines for Transit Oriented Communities Incentive Program Lexology March 2017 co author California Court Upholds Environmental Impact Report for Golden State Warriors Arena Lexology December 2016 California Judicial Council Approves New Court Rules to Implement Expedited Procedures for CEQA Lawsuits Attacking Large Leadership Development Projects Lexology May 2014 Key Amendments to the San Francisco Administrative Code Governing CEQA Procedures Appeals and Public Notice Requirements Go Into Effect Holland Knight Alert September 25 2013 Governor Signs Senate Bill 226 Legislation Will Streamline CEQA Review for Certain Urban Infill and Solar Energy Projects Lexology October 2011 Breaking Down Barriers to Implementing Energy Efficiency Projects in Buildings Energy Performance Contracting and California PACE Commercial Pilot Program Lexology January 2011 co author California Air Resources Board Approves Regulations to Implement First Large Scale Market Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap and Trade Program in the United States Lexology December 2010 co author California Entities Release New Reports on Climate Change and Sustainable Development Lexology October 2010 co author Public Incentives and Market Drivers for Green Technology The U S Market for Green Technologies Swiss Business Hub September 2009 co author California Illinois ADMITTED TO PRACTICE LAW P Kirlin Resume p 2

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Techstars Oakland powered by JP Morgan Mentor Volunteer as mentor supporting diverse and underrepresented founders 2023 present TechGC Charter Member Invitation only community and network of general counsels of high growth technology companies Invited to speak at conferences and in webinars on ESG and proptech topics 2020 2023 Lambda Alpha International LAI Golden Gate Chapter Nominated by client and selected via competitive process as member of honorary land economics society 2017 present SPUR San Jose Policy Board Serve on Policy Board for leading Bay Area urban policy think tank focused on land use and planning advise on legal issues and policy strategy for advocacy efforts 2014 2023 Holland Knight Charitable Foundation Board of Directors Elected to Board of Directors 2017 2018 Holland Knight Rising Star Program Coordinator 2015 Member 2014 One of five women in 1 000 lawyer firm selected for Chambers award winning intensive leadership management and professional development program Oakland Promise Mentor Volunteer as a mentor for Oakland based non profit that helps under represented public school students access navigate and achieve in higher education 2016 2020 Middlebury Institute of International Studies Bay Area Alumni Chapter Elected as VP Secretary 2015 2017 Holland Knight Chicago Green Team Founding member of Green Team primary author of office sustainability policy led award winning office participation in City of Chicago Mayor s Green Office Challenge 2008 2010 The List Project to Resettle Iraqi Allies Provide pro bono legal representation to Iraqis who are in danger because they assisted the United States mission in Iraq 2007 present EDUCATION DePaul University College of Law Chicago IL J D cum laude 2004 2007 Law Review CALI awards for highest grade in Legal Writing Public International Law International Protection of Human Rights Refugee and Asylum Law and Policy Asylum and Immigration Legal Clinic Teaching Assistant Legal Writing Department Research Assistant International Human Rights Law Institute Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Monterey CA M A International Policy Studies IPSS Fellow United Nations Pretoria South Africa 2002 2004 DePauw University Greencastle IN B M A cum laude Music and Women s Studies 1997 2000 Alice G Ross Memorial Award for academic excellence and community service 2nd highest award at graduation Co President United DePauw LGBTQ Student Group Resident Advisor in Multicultural Residence Hall Junior year abroad in Paris France P Kirlin Resume p 3

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REMY NSHIMIYIMANA EXPERIENCE FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE REATH LLP Philadelphia PA Partner Corporate Practice Group January 2022 Present Co led client relationship for a Fortune 100 client Managed multiple merger and acquisition transactions including cross border transactions Drafted and negotiated documentation for various complex commercial arrangements Supervised and trained associates in the course of various corporate transactions FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE REATH LLP Philadelphia PA Counsel Corporate Practice Group January 2019 January 2022 Managed all aspects of merger and acquisition M A transactions including cross border transactions Drafted and negotiated various commercial agreements Supervised and trained junior and mid level associates in the course of various corporate transactions Completed a three month secondment to in house legal department of Comcast Corporation where I was the lead lawyer on various M A transactions working alongside the Corporate Development and Strategic Development teams DRINKER BIDDLE REATH LLP Philadelphia PA Associate Corporate Securities Practice Group September 2011 January 2019 Advised buy side clients on legal due diligence evaluation of target companies identifying areas for additional pre acquisition follow up or for post acquisition remediation Accompanied sell side clients in preparing for a sale responding to due diligence requests and negotiating transaction documents Drafted acquisition agreements operating agreements and various other transaction documents and assumed responsibility for accurately reflecting negotiated positions in multiple negotiation rounds Drafted and negotiated various commercial agreements including services agreements and supplier agreements Selected for five month secondment to in house legal department of Walmart where I interacted with business teams and had primary responsibility for drafting and editing various commercial agreements Represented publicly traded companies with respect to reporting obligations under securities laws and rules including reviewing and drafting sections of Annual Reports on Form 10 K Quarterly Reports on Form 10 Q Current Reports on Form 8 K and proxy statements COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES PRO BONO SERVICES Member of the Board of Directors Justice at Work fka Friends of Farmworkers Inc an organization dedicated to supporting low wage workers as they pursue economic and social justice through the provision of legal services education and advocacy Member of the Board of Directors British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia which promotes the trade and investment relationship between the United Kingdom and Southeastern Pennsylvania Southern New Jersey and Delaware PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Active Member National Bar Association Active Member Association for Corporate Growth ACG Philadelphia Chapter Fellow Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 2023 Leadership Philadelphia Core Class 2023

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL Philadelphia PA J D May 2011 Activities Associate Editor Journal of International Law Member Black Law Student Association Fellow Marshall Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project INSTITUT D TUDES POLITIQUES Sciences Po Paris France Master in Economic Law conferred July 2011 UNIVERSITY OF PARIS 1 PANTH ON SORBONNE Paris France Master in Global Business Law conferred December 2011 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia PA B A French Studies summa cum laude May 2008 Honors Linda Bowen Santoro Award Thesis Francis I and the French Renaissance Clifton C Cherpack Prize for best senior thesis GLOUCESTER COUNTY COLLEGE Sewell NJ Associate Degree Arts and Sciences May 2006 Phi Theta Kappa LANGUAGES Native Kinyarwanda Fluent French

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Jasmin A. Robinson, Esq. 3660 Utoy Drive SW (804) 855-9206 Atlanta, GA 30331 info@jastalkslaw.com EDUCATION Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law Macon, GA Juris Doctor, Cum Laude August 2013 - May 2016 GPA: 88.092/99, Top 26% Honors: Fall 2013 and Fall 2015 Dean's List, Mercer Law Academic Merit-Based Scholarship Recipient, 2015 Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Scholarship Recipient, 2015 Gate City Bar Association Judicial Section Scholarship Recipient, 2016 Georgia Association for Women Lawyers Scholarship Recipient. Activities: 2014-2015 Member of the Mercer Advocacy Council, Mock Trial Team, 2015-2016 Membership Coordinator for the Southern Region of the Black Law Student Association, 2015-2016 Student Liaison for the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys. University of Baltimore, Winter Study Abroad Program Willemstad, Curacao Completed an Environmental Course and an International Relations Course. December 2015 - January 2016 Georgetown University Law Center, Summer Study Abroad Program London, England Completed an International Criminal Court class and a Negotiations Seminar. July 2014 - August 2014 Hampton University Hampton, VA Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Summa Cum Laude August 2009 - May 2013 Highlights: Senior Class President, Student Leader, Sorority Member & Leader EXPERIENCE The Law Office of Jasmin A Robinson, PC Atlanta, GA Business, Entertainment, and Intellectual Property Lawyer & Firm Owner March 2020 – Present • Assist clients with intellectual property management and protection, including drafting and submitting copyright and trademark applications and litigating matters related to trademark and copyright infringement. • Drafting, reviewing, completing, and filing legal formation paperwork related to business operations. • Drafting and negotiating contractual agreements and/or terms, transactions, and settlements. • Managing multiple clients, cases, and legal activities that carry varying deadlines. • Manage various social media pages by creating monthly content calendars and interacting with "followers." • Develop, maintain, and monitor the firm website. • Builds strong client relationships and a book of business. • Responsible for the firm's day-to-day operations, business plans, company policies, and profitability. • Coordinates and directs marketing efforts and relations with firm clients. • Enhancing the firm's reputation by setting an example regarding ethics, morals, legal and professionalism The Law Office of Dayna Thomas, LLC Atlanta, GA Associate Attorney February 2018 – February 2020 • Prepared business entity formations to include but not limited to limited liability companies. • Drafted business documents and contractual agreements such as operating agreements and bylaws. • Protected brands by completing the research and applications for Trademark and Copyright registrations. • Handled pre-litigation business disputes, including cease and desist letters and responses. • Initiate potential client relations and then secure new client accounts. Jas Talks Law, LLC Atlanta, GA Founder, General Counsel & Law School Coach October 2016 – Present • Enhance cultural diversity within the legal field by advising and coaching future lawyers through the application process, law school, and the bar exam. • Manage various social media pages by creating monthly content calendars and interacting with "followers." • Maintain a client email list serve, and curate weekly email campaigns. • Direct and host live webinars on various law school admissions and law school topics.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor the various Jas Talks Law websites. • Recruit future lawyers at recruiting events, coordinate travel arrangements, and plan #TalkLaw events. • Conduct potential client consultation calls and manage client accounts. • Conduct client satisfaction surveys and then develop and review policies to further enhance their experience. • Create budgets and track budget expenses. • Implement marketing strategies such as a digital marketing value ladder approach. • Create partnerships and sponsorships with local and national organizations and law schools. Mercer University School of Law Macon, GA Seasonal Recruiter September – December 2016 • Recruited Mercer Lawyers by attending graduate fairs and forums. • Planned private visits with prospective students and pre-law advisors. • Designed and implemented recruiting procedures and strategies. • Worked with the Director of Admissions to make sure we met recruiting goals. • Researched the best law school recruiting practices for social media. • Submitted weekly budgets and progress reports in a timely fashion. Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Safe Families Office Atlanta, GA Legal Intern January 2016 – April 2016 • Interacted with and advocated for walk-in clients attempting to receive a temporary protection order. • Analyzed facts and conducted legal research to decide if walk-in clients qualified for a temporary protection order. • Drafted petitions, proposed orders, and sheriff service documents and then E-filed documents. Kessler & Solomiany, LLP Atlanta, GA Law Clerk January 2016 – April 2016 • Researched various family law and litigation issues, such as collecting on a divorce judgment and proper service. • Prepared legal memorandums such as a Response to a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction. Specifically, whether under the Long Arm Statute, the father could expect to be hauled into court. • Assisted with discovery projects, such as document review. Specifically, made sure documents met the Fulton County mandated discovery requirements under Uniform Superior Court Rule 6.4(b). Fulton County Superior Court, Family Law Division Atlanta, GA Legal Intern August 2015 – December 2015 • Researched and analyzed case matters with the appropriate statutes, such as Attorney Fees under O.C.G.A 19-15-14. • Assisted with the preparation of bench memoranda by drafting various portions, such as the procedural history. • Reviewed various pleadings and paperwork, such as parenting plans and child support worksheets. • Observed and assisted Chief Judge Lane in many courtroom proceedings, pretrial conferences, and calendar calls. • Filed court documents within Fulton County's Clerk's Office. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights Atlanta, GA Summer Legal Intern May 2015 – July 2015 • Investigated, researched, and analyzed complaints of discrimination promptly and appropriately. • Analyzed jurisdiction issues and determined whether the complaints were timely. • Prepared interview questions and assisted with clarification calls. • Analyzed data received from complainants. • Assisted with compliance reviews and prepared FOIA requests. Rockefeller Law Center Warner Robins, GA Spring Semester Student Law Clerk January 2015 – April 2015 • Researched various legal issues, such as discovery issues involving a motion for a discovery protection order. • Drafted and edited various family, criminal, and personal injury pleadings, motions, and letters, such as a response to a motion for a discovery protection order. • Spoke with attorneys, paralegals, court clerks, clients, and witnesses regarding different case matters, such as but not limited to discovery issues, presenting pleadings before the court, preparing for court, and creating witness lists.

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Houston, TX Summer Intern, Federal Judicial Clerkship Program May - June 2014 • Conducted legal research, verified citations, prepared bench memos, and observed court hearings covering many legal topics, such as a statute of fraud dispute and a social security appeal. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • National HBCU Pre-Law Summit, Donor, Panelist, and Volunteer • Mercer Black Law Student Alumni Group, Donor, Mentor, and Volunteer • Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, Donor, Member, and Volunteer • Hampton University's Alumni Association, Class Leader, Donor, and Volunteer • Atlanta Black Pride Weekend, Donor, and Volunteer

REGISTER NOWWhat factors should be considered in determining What the primary sources of funding are for a What steps should your company take prior to What is the relevance of “valuation” and whether and when to raise capital. start-up/early stage company. seeking capital. how is it determined.BROUGHT TO YOU BYOCT 19, 2023DATETIME12:00 PM - 01:30 PMEMPOWERINGEMPOWERINGEMPOWERINGENTREPRENEURSENTREPRENEURSENTREPRENEURSLegal Aspects of Start-Up FundingW E B I N A RW E B I N A RYOU WILL LEARNYOU WILL LEARNPowered ByUPS / Black Business Legal Aid Webinar SeriesALONZO L. LLORENSPartner Parker PoePAULA KIRLINPartnerScale LLPREMY NSHIMIYIMANAPartnerFaegre Drinker Biddle &Reath LLP JASMIN A. ROBINSONBusiness, Entertainment, andIntellectual Property Lawyer &Firm OwnerThe Law Offices of Jasmin A. Robinson P.C.