Andrew Sparks

Andrew Sparks is a lawyer and venture capital expert who has been involved with LAUNCH, a startup accelerator and investment firm, as a guest presenter and judge for their Demo Day events.1

Professional Background

Andrew Sparks is an attorney at Goodwin Procter, a law firm where he specializes in venture capital financings and corporate matters.1 He has extensive experience counseling founders in starting new businesses and advising on various aspects of corporate law.

Involvement with LAUNCH

Andrew has participated in several LAUNCH Demo Day events as a judge:

• December 15, 2021
• September 29, 2021
• July 28, 2021
• June 30, 2021
• October 28, 2020

His role as a judge at these events involves evaluating startup pitches and providing expert feedback to entrepreneurs.1

Speaking Engagements

Beyond his involvement with LAUNCH, Andrew is a frequent speaker and lecturer on topics related to startups, venture capital, and corporate law. Some of his notable speaking engagements include:

• "How to Prepare for an Early Stage Financing" at the SOSV Climate Summit
• "Series A Financings and Venture Math" at SkyDeck, University of California, Berkeley
• "Legal Ask Me Anything" sessions for various accelerators and startup programs
• Guest lectures on company formation and strategic considerations at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory1

Andrew Sparks' expertise in venture capital and startup law, combined with his active involvement in the startup ecosystem, makes him a valuable guest presenter for organizations like LAUNCH.