

Building Investor Ready Startups: Legal Structures, Governance & Avoiding Founder Conflicts w/ Harold Fearon.
What does it really take to build a startup that is not only innovative, but structured to attract investors and scale without internal breakdown?
Join us for a practical and insightful masterclass with Harold Fearon, a lawyer at Sustineri Attorneys PRUC working within the Corporate, Governance, and Transactions Practice Group. In this session, Harold will break down the legal and structural foundations that many founders overlook, from setting up the right framework to managing ownership, governance, and co founder relationships.
Why Attend?
Many startups do not fail because of bad ideas. They struggle because of poor structure, unclear agreements, and unresolved founder expectations.
Drawing from his work with startups, small and medium sized enterprises, fintech companies, and innovation driven businesses, Harold will share practical insights on how to avoid common legal and governance pitfalls, and how to position your startup in a way that builds trust with investors from the start.
You will walk away with actionable insights on:
• Structuring your startup properly from the beginning
• Understanding what investors look for beyond your product
• Setting up governance that supports growth and accountability
• Avoiding common mistakes around equity, ownership, and control
• Managing co founder relationships to prevent future conflicts
Who Should Attend:
Startup founders, builders working with co founders, students exploring startup ideas, and anyone preparing to raise funding or build a scalable business.