Jonathan Ip - Helping Tech Entrepreneurs & Startups Achieve Success
Jonathan Ip is the founder of Iterative Law, a business law firm focused on delivering practical business-first legal services to entrepreneurs, startups and growth-oriented companies.
Jonathan has over a decade of experience in Canadian, US and international securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, corporate governance and corporate/commercial matters. His career spans both private practice and in-house counsel roles and has advised business at all stages of development in a variety of industries, including technology, blockchain, AI, mining and real estate.
In this episode Jonathan shares his story and opens up about starting his own practice and gaining new clients during the pandemic. He will also give a lot of valuable tips and advice on starting a company, protecting yourself with a proper shareholder agreement and how to properly prepare for raising multiple rounds of financing. Jonathan will share his experience in the tech industry, his outlook and opportunities he sees in the market.
Entrepreneurial Lawyer - Helping Tech Entrepreneurs & Startups Achieve Success
2:30 - Welcome Jonathan & Learn His Story
3:49 - Working with Large Enterprises vs. Startups
6:35 - What to Do if You Are a Co-Founder?
10:58 - Trademark or Not to Trademark
13:55 - How to Protect Your Company During a Breakup
15:33 - Things You Need to Know About Raising Funds
22:00 - Common Mistakes that Entrepreneurs Make
23:25 - The Right Legal Representation for Your Company
34:00 - Legal Help for Start-ups - Cheap & Cheerful
37:35 - Tips for Global Companies
43:25 - Legally Protecting Your Business from Personal Matters
45:26 - Thriving Through the Pandemic
49:55 - Zoom Leadership How to's
53:55 - Books & Resources Recommendations
59:30 - A Millennial Is
1:00:00 - A Millennial Should Be
01:00:31 - A Millennial Is Not
Connect with Jonathan:
Website: www.iterativelaw.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhfip/