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Hi there! Startup attorney here, so sorry to hear that happened. First off, it sounds like you absolutely made the right call walking away. You weren't dumb - you were generous, an…

Hi there! I am an experienced Silicon Valley startup attorney who's been in both big law and in house roles. I also started a couple of companies along the way. I can't give legal …

Equity distribution is a big topic for early-stage startups, and it’s great that you’re thinking about it upfront! Here are a few things to consider as you start building out your …

Hi there -- I'm happy to connect with you! I have been a startup attorney for many years, and started a few of my own companies along the way. I also participate in an MIT-sponsore…

Hi! I am a startup attorney -- of course I can't give you specific legal advice here, but Mindcrime makes some excellent points! Many states have explicit laws that protect employe…

Gosh, that sounds really challenging. I've worked with tons of early stage startups and issues between founders is not unusual -- in a lot of ways it's like a marriage, in all the …

Wow, I have never seen a non-compete in an NDA, and I have reviewed/drafted thousands. That definitely sounds like red flag territory to me!

Unfortunately, there isn't an exact science to dilution/valuation in most cases, especially in the very early stages. Ultimately you need to sell as much/as little of the company a…

Dilution is a natural part of the growing process of any startup, and typically if you're experiencing dilution it's because you are gaining something in return - cash, in the case…

Hi! I am a startup attorney - I can't give specific legal advice here, of course, but it's not unusual to be required to sign an NDA before discussing confidential company IP. The …

My suggestion -- if you engage with folks on social media, make sure that the tone and content represents the company, not necessarily you as an individual. The company's social me…

This is beyond cool, thank you for sharing!

Startups are difficult, and a 10-year run at any company in the startup space is an eternity! No wonder you feel burned out, especially if you feel the company is not going in a di…

Many new startups choose to incorporate in Delaware, US because of its well established corporate law. Institutional US investors will require a Delaware c-corp prior to investment…

Hi! Your website terms of service should specify the terms under which you are offering your site and services -- verifying age is typically related to data privacy laws or sales o…