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Solo & Technical Founders.
Structure, IP and first-hire paper for solo founders.
Overview
Solo and technical founders often defer legal until the first hire, first customer or first investor forces the issue. We keep it lightweight and pragmatic while you're still shipping.
Where we're pulled in
Common challenges.
- Company vs sole trader vs trust
- IP assignment from side-project into company
- First contractor and employee paper
- SAFE and angel round documentation
How we help
Services tuned for solo & technical founders.
Founder starter pack
Company set-up, IP assignment and shareholder terms.
Contractor & hire
First contractor and employment agreements.
FAQs
Questions we hear often.
- Do I need a shareholders agreement as a solo founder?
- Not immediately — but you'll want one before the first co-founder or investor joins.
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Talk to us
Legal built for solo & technical founders — startups & founders.
Send us a note about what you're working on. We'll respond within one business day and, if we're a fit, book a free 15-minute consultation with a senior lawyer.