Start Smart: Legal Insights for Founders
Running a business comes with a lot of questions — about contracts, investors, money, taxes, partners, registrations, and the rules you need to follow. This event is designed to make all of that simple.
Join us for an open, practical discussion where investors, legal and financial experts break down everyday business issues founders, freelancers and early-stage entrepreneurs deal with.
Just clear explanations you can use immediately — no heavy theory.
You’ll hear about topics like:
✨ Basic rules and responsibilities when running a business
✨ How different business setups actually work
✨ How contracts actually work in everyday business situations
✨ How to protect your work, brand, and ideas
✨ Important points for fundraising and term sheets
✨ What changes when you work with clients or partners in other countries
✨ Common problems founders run into — and how to avoid them
The goal is to help you avoid costly mistakes, understand your obligations, and feel more confident in the business side of your work.
After the main session, we continue with casual networking and drinks, so you can ask individual questions or talk through your situation one-on-one.
To bring you closer to the subject here are some of the question people usually ask:
Is my business set up the right way?
What should I check before signing something?
How do I protect my work or ideas?
What do I need to pay attention to, if somebody wants to invest in my company?
What changes if I work with clients in another country?
What are the most common legal or financial mistakes beginners make?
Come by, visit HOIV, learn from the experts, and get clarity on the legal questions that matter to your business.
About HOIV
Home of Innovation (HOIV) is Vienna’s hub for founders, creatives, and innovators. We offer flexible workspaces, event venues, and a community where ideas grow and collaboration thrives.
👉 Seats are limited. Priority access for HOIV members.