Scale Fast or Fail Fast: our lessons from working with over 650 scaleups
Presented by in5 & Founders Law Community
🚀 About the Session
Scaling a startup quickly is exciting but legal pitfalls can slow you down when you least expect it.
Join Founders Law, trusted advisors to 650+ scaleups across 30+ countries, for a practical session on how to scale without getting tripped up by legal complexities.
From founder agreements to hiring in the UAE, this session breaks down what actually matters at different stages of growth so you can focus on building, not firefighting.
🔍 What You’ll Learn
How to scale fast without legal bottlenecks
“Vibe coding” vs actually owning your code
Avoiding co-founder conflicts and dilution mistakes
Brand protection essentials from day one
Hiring and compliance basics in the UAE
The minimum legal setup required to launch
🎤 Speakers
Ed Jennings – General Manager, Founders Law
Ed scaled Founders Law from 5 to 40 lawyers across the UK and UAE, supporting major tech ecosystems globally and launching a legal-tech platform for founders entering new markets.
Macarena Correa Ruiz – Legal Director (MENA), Founders Law
With 15+ years of experience across Europe and the Middle East, Macarena specializes in helping high-growth businesses navigate complex cross-border legal challenges.
🧩 About Founders Law
Founders Law provides commercial-first legal advice designed specifically for startups and scaleups. Their team of entrepreneurial lawyers combines top-tier legal training with real experience in scaling tech companies supporting founders from idea to exit.
💬 Bonus: 1:1 Founder Clinics
Attendees will also have the opportunity to book 1:1 session with the Founders Law team for tailored support.
✅ Who Should Attend:
Startup founders, early-stage teams, and scaleups looking to grow smarter and avoid costly legal mistakes.