Insights
Practical legal strategy for startup founders and tech company operators. We write about what actually matters — the decisions, structures and documents that affect your ability to raise capital, close deals and build lasting value.
Why Startups Choose Delaware for Incorporation
Delaware is the default choice for VC-backed startups — but the reasons go deeper than reputation. A breakdown of the legal, structural and practical advantages that make it the global standard.
SAFE vs. Convertible Notes — What Founders Need to Know
Two instruments, very different implications. We break down the mechanics of SAFEs and convertible notes, when each makes sense, and what founders give up (and gain) with each choice.
What Investors Expect in Due Diligence
Institutional investors follow a consistent checklist. Founders who know what's coming can prepare proactively — and close faster on better terms. Here's what they're actually looking for.
AI and Intellectual Property — Who Owns What
AI-generated outputs, model weights and training data don't fit neatly into traditional IP categories. This guide covers the key questions AI founders need to answer before raising or selling.
When a Startup Needs a General Counsel
At some point, founders realize that managing legal tasks ad hoc is slowing the company down. Here are the signals that it's time to bring in ongoing legal leadership — and what that looks like.
Startup Governance Best Practices
Board structure, voting rights and shareholder agreements determine who has authority over what — and what happens when founders and investors disagree. Get governance right before it matters.
Legal Infrastructure for Growing Companies
Most startups operate with reactive legal until a problem forces action. Companies that build legal infrastructure proactively close more deals, raise more capital and resolve disputes at lower cost.
Protecting Software and Data Assets
Software startups compete on code, data and algorithms — but the legal framework for protecting them is poorly understood. A practical guide to IP protection for technology companies.