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.
Why LLP is not the best business structure for your startup
In my experience, creating an LLP may not be a good idea if you are an entrepreneur or a startup founder, especially if you are planning to fundraise in the future. Here are several reasons why.
Why DIY is a bad idea when it comes to forming a new company
Although anyone can form a company in Malaysia using the online system, here are several reasons why you should just get a company secretary to do it instead of doing it yourself.
A legal guide to startup fundraising in Malaysia (Part 2)
Here’s the second part of my legal guide to startup fundraising in Malaysia. If you’ve missed the first instalment, you can read that here. 1. Get the necessary due diligence done Usually, sophisticated investors like corporates and venture capitals may need your company to pass their due diligence process before they can invest in your…
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.
Some thoughts about the new online moneylending guidelines in Malaysia
Here are some of my thoughts about the new online moneylending guidelines issued by the regulator in Malaysia.