93: Startup Law (Mark Asfar)
On this episode, we speak with startup lawyer, Mark Asfar, about the fast pace of legal issues involving startups and emerging growth companies. Topics: contracts & reasonable expectations for founders; AI in the startup space; representations and warranties experience. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
\u26ab How can co-founders ensure that their written agreements reflect the true nature of their business relationships? (9:35)
\u26ab How is artificial intelligence tangibly changing the startup space?\xa0 (19:02)
\u26ab How can representations and warranties insurance impact the negotiation process in an M&A context? (29:59)
\U0001f535 Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (38:45)
\U0001f535 What are things that a startup lawyer can do to bring some order and structure to an early-stage startup? (39:22)
\U0001f535 What factors should startups consider when deciding between different corporate structures, such as incorporation versus limited partnerships? (42:26)
\U0001f535 How should founders approach equity distribution among co-founders, employees, and investors to avoid future legal disputes? (44:24)
\U0001f535 What are some legal considerations for startups who are seeking venture capital or angel investment? (46:41)
\U0001f535 What are some key ways in which the work of a startup lawyer differs from a \u201ctypical\u201d corporate/commercial lawyer? (48:50)
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