Weekly Brunches with Workshops: Formalising security properties of ZKPs and Incorporation Dilemma: When, Where, Why (Not)?
This event is part of the Weekly Brunches with Workshops series. Read more about the programme here.
Entrepreneurial talk: Incorporation Dilemma: When, Where, Why (Not)? with Edward Sloan (Mills & Reeve)
Deciding when and where to incorporate is a critical step for any business, with significant implications for growth, taxes, and legal obligations. Incorporation isn’t just a formality—it’s a strategic move that depends on hitting the right milestones and choosing the right jurisdiction. This session will explore the practical factors that influence incorporation decisions and explain what it means for your business moving forward.
Edward Sloan is a partner at Mills & Reeve where he advises on VC investments and specialises in leading and negotiating investment rounds on behalf of investors and companies. He regularly advises institutional investors, funds, universities and angel syndicates, as well as founders and growth companies, from spin-out through to later stage. Edward acts on transactions across all stages of investment, from seed to later alphabet rounds. Highlights include supporting the £250m Midlands Mindforge investment, Sphere Fluidics' $40m Series A, a $100m fintech Series B, and key deep tech investments in climate modeling, smart power, and university spinouts.
Technical talk: Formalising security properties of ZKPs with Julian Sutherland (Nethermind)
Julian Sutherland, head of formal verification at Nethermind, with experience with several major tech companies including Facebook, Google, and Microsoft, will discuss the increasing importance of formal verification for security, its financial implications, and the unique aspects of blockchain that not only benefit from formal verification but also contribute to its advancement and relevance across other fields. The workshop is especially suitable for students with technical background.
Nethermind is a leading research and software engineering company developing tooling and infrastructure for blockchain ecosystems, specializing in Ethereum and Layer 2. With a focus on agentic AI, enhancing security, scalability, and stability, Nethermind drives innovation and adoption within the blockchain industry.
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WHEN: Friday, 14 March 2025
1-2 PM: Brunch in King’s Hall
2-3 PM: Workshops
* Entrepreneurial workshop in Provost's Drawing Room
* Technical workshop in Seminar Room
3 PM onwards: Optional informal discussion in the Turing Room, the E-Lab co-working space
WHERE: King’s College, Cambridge
TICKETS: Workshop registration opens on the Monday before each event. Brunch signups open on the following Tuesday or Wednesday via our WhatsApp group chat.