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.
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What startups need to know about non-disclosure agreements
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?
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
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
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
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.
A quick guide to protecting your domain name
A domain name is an essential technology asset for a company. Here are ways you can take to protect it and to make sure it stays with your company.
A legal checklist for entrepreneur and startup founder when setting up a company
Here’s a legal checklist of different issues and tips that an entrepreneur or startup founder should know and consider before forming a company in Malaysia.
What does a ‘cofounder’ title mean in a startup company?
People usually ask what does a “cofounder” title means in a startup. There’s no legal definition that makes a person a ‘founder’. So what does it mean really?
A legal guide to startup fundraising in Malaysia (Part 1)
Fundraising is one of the challenges that startup founders need to go through in their entrepreneurial journey in growing an early-stage startup. Fundraising is a regulated activity in most or all countries. Different countries have laws that need to be satisfied to ensure that your fundraising is all within the law. Here are ten things…