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Why and when you need to hire a startup lawyer

Posted on July 8, 2021July 14, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Startup Issues, Startup Lawyer

In your journey as a startup founder or entrepreneur, it is so crucial for you to get a startup lawyer as soon as possible. Here’s why.

Board observers: What startup founders need to know

Posted on June 29, 2021July 14, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Boards and Advisors, Startup Issues

More venture capitals and angels prefer to take up a board observer status as opposed to a usual board seat in a company. Read more to know the pros and cons of a board observer status.

Pros and cons: Angel investor for your startup

Posted on June 20, 2021June 20, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Seed Rounds, Startup Issues

Angel investors are one of the usual and easiest sources of financing for new startups. Find out the pros and cons of having an angel in your startup.

Vesting schedule 101: A guide for Malaysian startups

Posted on June 6, 2021June 12, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Incorporation, Laws and Regulations, Startup Issues

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

Posted on June 3, 2021June 5, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Startup Lawyer, Startup Issues

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.

What startups need to know about non-disclosure agreements

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Startup Issues

Find out why you need to have non-disclosure agreement to protect your confidentiality information especially if you are a technology company or startup.

What is the most important business agreement for your startup?

Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Startup Issues, General, Laws and Regulations, Startup Lawyer

As a corporate lawyer for over a decade who have worked on a wide range of legal work for bootstrapped startups and venture-backed companies, I believe there is one single most crucial agreement that every business owner, entrepreneur, and a founder should have; an agreement covering the following items.

9 fundraising mistakes to avoid for entrepreneurs and founders

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Seed Rounds, Startup IssuesLeave a Reply

As a venture and startup lawyer, I have seen founders and entrepreneurs becoming “dumb entrepreneurs” by making some the fundraising mistakes in this post.

18 New Year’s resolutions for founders and entrepreneurs

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Startup IssuesLeave a Reply

The start of a new year is a great time to make a list of new year’s resolutions to help you accomplish your personal and business goals. If you’re an entrepreneur or a startup founder, should look at these new year’s resolutions for your business.

Here’s what a scam investor looks like

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Startup IssuesLeave a Reply

Getting an investment offer can be exciting for startups, but you should take time to know if the offer is genuine or not. Here’s an example of a scam investor.

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About Startup Law Blog

Startup Law Blog is a website for technology entrepreneurs and founders and angel investors especially in Malaysia. Articles are generally legal in nature, but topics may include current and current events related to the startup ecosystem.

Recent Blog Posts

  • Mapping out Malaysia’s fintech regulatory landscape: A fintech founder’s guide
  • The essential online agreements every startup must have
  • Fundraising 101: What first time startup founders need to know
  • Creating an AI playbook that works in Southeast Asia
  • What angel investors should know before using Y Combinator’s SAFE agreement

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