Common Legal Pitfalls for Early-Stage Founders
About the Event
Early-stage founders move fast by building products, raising capital, and scaling teams. But in the rush to grow, legal foundations are sometimes overlooked, leading to costly mistakes later.
Join Qapita for a webinar discussing some of the most common legal pitfalls founders face in the early stages of building a company. In this session, experienced startup attorneys will share insights on the legal challenges founders encounter while scaling and what to keep in mind when building a strong foundation for growth.
During the webinar, we will discuss:
• The “Spreadsheet Trap” and Due Diligence
• Founder Vesting and the “Broken Co-Founder” Scenario
• The SAFE/Convertible Note “Dilution Surprise”
• IP Assignments: Who Actually Owns the Code?
• Moving from “Seed to Scale” Compliance
Meet the Speakers
Ellisha Blechynden: Founder & Principal Attorney, Venture Point Legal
Ellisha Blechynden is the Founder and Principal Attorney of Venture Point Legal P.C., a corporate boutique law firm focused on venture capital, startups, and M&A. She advises founders, investors, and emerging and middle-market companies on equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, technology transactions, and general corporate and commercial matters.
Kishan Barot: Technology Attorney & Founder, Barot Law
Kishan Barot is a technology attorney and the founder of Barot Law. With over a decade of legal experience and a background as a programmer, he works closely with founders, investors, and technology companies on complex legal matters, including transactions, litigation, and operational legal strategy. Through Barot Law, he provides startups with accessible, strategic legal counsel often delivered as embedded or fractional legal support.
About Qapita
Qapita is the #1 rated equity management platform trusted by 3,000+ companies globally. The platform helps startups and growth-stage companies digitize cap tables, automate Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), and streamline equity operations—turning complex legal spreadsheets into a clean, investor-ready source of truth.
About Barot Law
Barot Law provides strategic legal counsel to startups, founders, and technology companies. The firm combines deep legal expertise with technical fluency to support businesses through key moments such as fundraising, major transactions, and complex disputes. It also offers fractional general counsel services, giving growing companies access to experienced legal guidance without the cost of a full-time in-house legal team.
About Venture Point Legal
Venture Point Legal is a corporate boutique law firm advising venture-backed startups, investors, and emerging companies. The firm specializes in venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, technology deals, and corporate governance, helping companies navigate critical legal decisions as they scale.