The Founder's Playbook

Startup Legal Guide

A step-by-step roadmap to protecting your company, avoiding common pitfalls, and scaling with confidence from Day 1 to Series A.

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Your Legal Journey

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1
The Foundation

Incorporation & Entities

Understand the difference between an LLC, C-Corp, and S-Corp. Learn why VCs almost exclusively prefer Delaware C-Corps and how to set yours up correctly.

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2
The Team

Co-Founders & Equity

How to split equity without ruining your friendship. A deep dive into vesting schedules, the 83(b) election, and the dreaded "Founder Departure" scenario.

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3
The Product

Protecting Your IP

Your code, brand, and ideas are your most valuable assets. Learn when to file trademarks, how to assign IP to the company, and why NDAs matter.

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4
The Capital

Fundraising & SAFEs

Demystifying seed funding. Learn the mechanics of YC SAFEs, Convertible Notes, valuation caps, and how to avoid taking "dumb money."

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5
The Talent

Hiring & Employment

Contractor vs. Full-Time Employee classification risks. Learn how to draft compliant offer letters, structure stock options, and manage terminations securely.

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6
The Public

Data Privacy & Terms

Launching your product requires solid Terms of Service and a Privacy Policy. A primer on GDPR, CCPA, and building trust with your earliest users.

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