In the final episode in of this three-part series, the hosts discuss good corporate housekeeping for startups in Africa, particularly the concepts of optics and risk. How well a company keeps its books and records sends a signal to investors; it is important to maintain orderly documentation of corporate governance documents such as board minutes, as well as IP assignments, and founders' agreements, in order to be best prepared for the due diligence process.

Speakers:

Rossie E. Turman III, Partner and Chair, International Finance; Co-chair, Africa Practice Deangeor Chin, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture CapitalRaquel Smith, Counsel, Africa Practice, Debt Finance, Emerging Companies & Venture CapitalTolulope "Tolu" Adetayo, Law Clerk, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital