Corporate Structuring Basics & Legal 101 Basics

​Workshop Overview

​Join us for an engaging and practical session designed for founders, early-stage entrepreneurs, and startup teams. This workshop will demystify the legal and corporate fundamentals that every startup needs to know when building and scaling a company.

​Led by Martin Mayo, an experienced corporate attorney specializing in emerging companies, venture financing, and strategic partnerships, this session will provide a clear roadmap to navigate critical legal decisions in your startup journey.

​Topics Covered

• ​Corporate Structuring Basics: Entity types, incorporation steps, and cap tables

• ​Legal 101: Contracts, NDAs, and IP ownership essentials

• ​Founder Agreements: Equity splits, roles, and operating frameworks

​About the Speaker

​Martin Mayo is Counsel at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, based in Silicon Valley. He represents early to late-stage companies across a wide range of corporate and transactional matters, including venture financings, M&A, and fund formation. His background includes serving as General Counsel for an early-stage venture capital firm focused on frontier technology.

​Who Should Attend

• ​Founders and co-founders

• ​Startup teams and incubator participants

• ​Entrepreneurs preparing for fundraising

• ​Anyone interested in understanding startup legal frameworks

​Presented by: Innovate Bay