​⚖️ What Every Founder Should Know About Contracts, Capital, and Control

​About the Session

​Legal matters can feel daunting, but they are one of the most critical parts of building a business. From drafting your first contract to negotiating with investors, every decision affects your control, protection, and long-term success as a founder.

​In this Founder Labs session, Lizzie Chan, a corporate lawyer and angel investor, will unpack the founder side of legal preparation. She will break down what goes into key agreements, how to protect your position when raising capital, and how to avoid the common mistakes that often come back to haunt startups later.

​This session is designed for non-lawyers who want practical insights they can apply right away. Whether you are a founder, investor, or early-stage entrepreneur, you will gain a grounded understanding of what to look for in agreements, what investors expect, and how to approach legal and commercial questions with confidence.

​What We’ll Talk About

​📜 Contracts 101: why strong contracts are your best tool to manage legal risk and prevent disputes
✍️ What makes a contract: key terms, dispute resolution clauses, and governing law
🗂️ Preparing a data room: what to include, why it matters, and what investors look for
💰 Early-stage funding: understanding SAFE Notes and common investor terms
⚖️ The cost of investors: dilution, board seats, reserve matters, and balancing founder and investor interests
📚 Case studies: real examples of what happens when investors seek to exit and trigger redemption obligations, and the impact on both founders and investors
👩‍⚖️ Finding the right lawyer: cost considerations, fit, and knowing when you actually need one

​About the Guest

​Lizzie Chan is a Consultant at Stevenson, Wong & Co. and an experienced dispute resolution lawyer based in Hong Kong. Admitted in New York, New Zealand, England & Wales, and Hong Kong, she brings over a decade of cross-border litigation and arbitration experience across four jurisdictions.

​Recognized by Who’s Who Legal as a Future Leader in Arbitration and listed on Legal 500’s Asia Arbitration Power List, Lizzie brings deep insight into international commercial practice. She is also an angel investor with Epic Angels Network, supporting women-led innovation in Asia and Latin America.

​Beyond her legal and investment work, Lizzie serves on the Board of Pro Bono HK, is Co-Chair of YaleWomen Hong Kong, and founded YWHK+Friends, a growing community for connection and purpose.

​About entR

​​Entrepreneurship Roundtable (entR) is a private community for women founders and aspiring founders, created for real conversations about building businesses without the pitching or selling. Each session focuses on a single theme, from fundraising and negotiation to scaling and exits.

Founded by Tina Law and Emily Ho, entR was born from a shared desire to create a safe, honest space for women to connect, exchange lessons, and grow alongside one another.

​​Venue Sponsored By

​​Klipy and The Hive

​​​Event Guidelines

​​​Admission: This event is by approval only. Approved guests will receive a confirmation email and calendar invite. Invitations are non-transferable.

​​​Respect and conduct: Attendees must follow all community and venue rules. Respectful and professional behavior is required at all times. Harassment, discrimination, unwelcome advances, intimidation, or inappropriate recording will not be tolerated. If you experience or witness a violation, please notify the event host immediately. Violations may result in removal from the event and exclusion from future invitations.

​​​Community values: No pitching, hard selling, or unsolicited promotion. Respect the privacy and confidentiality of fellow participants.

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