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Startup Law 101: What Every Founder Needs To Know

27 Aug 2025
Keynote Theatre 2

Legal missteps are one of the top reasons startups fail—and often, they’re entirely avoidable. This practical, founder-focused session demystifies the legal essentials you need to get right from day one. Whether you're still validating your idea or preparing to scale, we'll walk you through the key legal checkpoints every founder in Singapore must understand: choosing the right business structure, hiring and contracting legally, safeguarding your IP, managing compliance, and negotiating investment terms without giving away the farm.

Designed to cut through legal jargon with plain-English explanations, this session will deliver real-world scenarios, practical templates, and insider tips from legal professionals who specialise in startup law. You'll leave with a clear legal roadmap you can implement immediately, and greater confidence in managing your startup's legal foundation. Whether you're bootstrapping or venture-backed, this is your crash course in building a legally sound, investor-ready business in Singapore.

Speakers
Simon Bryan, EMEA Managing Director - GLS Solutions Pte Ltd
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