I love working with fintech startups. We need to have more innovative solutions in the financial space so that we can empower more underserved and unbanked segments in Malaysia. Next week, I will be sharing my experience in advising fintech startups. To date, I’ve worked with various fintech companies from equity crowdfunding, peer to peer,…
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Pre-emptive rights (and why it’s important for your startup)
Pre-emptive or pre-emption rights, aka right of first refusal is a right given to a shareholder. Find out why this right is is important for your startup.
Vesting schedule 101: A guide for Malaysian startups
Just formed a new startup? Learn about why you need a vesting schedule in place and how to structure it so that everyone’s interests are aligned with the company.
How to get your money’s worth from your startup lawyer
Hiring a startup lawyer can be confusing for a first time early stage entrepreneur and founder. It is a classic information asymmetry, where the party that knows less usually gets the worse deal. Unfortunately, usually, that is you, the startup founder.
Webinar: Guide to investment term sheet for early-stage entrepreneurs
I am starting again my regular sharing session this month for early stage entpreneures and founders. Next week, I am sharing my experience on what you should do as a founder when you get your first investment term sheet. The free webinar will start at 10am sharp on Friday, 11 June 2021 next week. Click…
Webinar: Understanding investment term sheets in Malaysia
Take a look at our upcoming webinar on what early stage entrepreneurs and startup founders should know about investment term sheets in Malaysia.
New fundraising limit for equity crowdfunding in Malaysia
The government announced that the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) has increased the current fundraising limited from the current RM10 mil to RM20 mil. What you should know about this announcement?
Webinar: Fundraising law 101 in Malaysia: What entrepreneurs and startups should know
If you are a technology entrepreneur or a startup founder doing your fundraising for the first time, this webinar session is for you.
Webinar: Business contracts 101 for startups
I was invited by Proficeo’s Coach and Grow recently to speak on business contracts focusing on legal stuff that tech companies and startups should know.
Webinar: Tips on navigating legal challenges for startups
Thank you to over 50 people that turned out yesterday to listen to me sharing some thoughts on navigating legal challenges for early-stage entrepreneurs and startup founders. The presentation covers the usual common legal issues by early-stage companies from setting up a legal entity, fundraising for the first time to hiring your first employee. Here’s…