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Startup Legal Survival Kit: What Every Founder Needs to Know Featuring Caroline Cherkassky
Two to Twenty Podcast
27 minutes 32 seconds
9 months ago
Startup Legal Survival Kit: What Every Founder Needs to Know Featuring Caroline Cherkassky
In this episode, Katie Vander Ark speaks with Caroline Cherkassky, a partner at Orrick Law Firm, about the intersection of law and startups, particularly in the context of empowering women in tech. They discuss Caroline's journey into startup law, the growth of the LA tech ecosystem, and essential legal considerations for early-stage founders, including founder equity, intellectual property, and corporate structure. The conversation also touches on the importance of seeking legal advice and the role of equity incentives for employees. Caroline shares insights for aspiring tech lawyers and emphasizes the value of community engagement in the tech space.
[00:01:19] Early Stages
[00:05:22] Founder Equity Split
[00:09:00] Protecting Your IP
[00:11:05] Company Registration
[00:13:07] Equity For Employees
[00:15:56] Seed Stage Round
[00:18:37] Seeking A Lawyers
[00:23:17] Recommendations
Editor: Cory Jennings
Music Production: Dustin Belt
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