Your Startup Lawyer
Episodes
#19 VC Itamar Novick on AI, Legal Tech, and the Future of Law
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Kristina Subbotina sits down with Itamar Novick, founder and solo GP of Recursive Ventures, a pre-seed fund focused on AI and em...
#18 VC Martin Tobias: You have one job as a CEO: don't die. Don't run out of money.
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, venture investor Martin Tobias shares his insights on the startup journey, emphasizing the importance of resilience, understandi...
#17 Shamak: This Indian kid came to the U.S. to study computer science and became a famous influencer
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Shamak and Kristina grew from 0 to 40k followers on Instagram while being introverts Follow @shamakinusa and @KristinaSubbotinaEsq
#16 Megan Lightcap of Slow Ventures: How Content Creators Become Unicorns
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content creators are no longer just influencers—they're building high-growth startups, securing venture funding, and scaling into billion-dollar bus...
#15 Josh Constine: Fundraising Tips for Startup Founders
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, Josh Constine (Venture Partner at SignalFire, former TechCrunch Editor-At-Large) joins Kristina Subbotina (ex-Cooley startup lawyer a...
#14: Ankur Nagpal, Personal Finances and Dating for Startup Founders 101
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Kristina's podcast, Kristina sits down with Ankur Nagpal, who is in his early thirties with a net worth north of nine figures. He s...
#13: Adam Spector, Your startup will scale faster if you stop doing too much
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristina talks with Adam Spector, founder and CEO of Levy, about the game-changing benefits of outsourcing back-office tasks for star...
#12: Andre Gharakhanian, from being a big law associate to founding a top 10 law firm in the U.S from scratch
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Kristina's podcast, Andre Gharakhanian, founder and partner of Silicon Legal Strategy, shares his inspirational journey from wo...
#11: Vaik Mugunthan, a co-founder and CEO of DynamoAI, on his founder journey from MIT to $20M Series A startup, AI, Silicon Valley vs. NYC, and the meaning of life
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Vaik Mugunthan, a co-founder and CEO of DynamoAI. He raised $19.4M from top-tier venture investors to enable large enterp...
#10 How startup founders and investors can save on taxes
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you need to know about taxes: capital gains tax, QSBS, 83(b), and other gibberish that really matters. We sat down with Alex Roytenberg, a ...
#9: The european kid on starting a startup, raising money and hiring a startup lawyer.
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm interviewing my client and friend Aris Yeager aka the european kid.
#8: Rescuing your startup in a bear market: down rounds and pay-to-play.
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Besides bootstrapping, selling the company, or declaring bankruptcy, you've got two options: a down round or a cram down, aka "pay-to-play&qu...
Startup Fundraising Instruments: SAFEs
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to raising venture funding, startups have several popular instruments at their disposal: SAFEs, convertible notes, and NVCA documents fo...
Registering Your Startup Dilemma: DIY, Use an Online Incorporation Service, or Hire a Lawyer?
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This decision hinges on whether you plan to raise venture funds, how well you understand common legal pitfalls, and how much time you’re willing to ...
Startup Registration: Everything You Need to Know to Choose the State and Entity Type.
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Embarking on a startup journey is exhilarating. With numerous critical decisions to make, selecting the right legal structure from the outset is param...
The Ultimate Guide to Naming Your Startup: From Brainstorming to Legal Checks
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will learn a step-by-step guide to help you come up with a startup name that is legally available for use.
5 essential elements of the perfect pitch deck for your early-stage startup
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'll be sharing valuable tips on how to create an engaging and well-structured pitch deck for your startup. A great pitch deck is the...
5 biggest legal mistakes early-stage startups make
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a startup is an exciting journey that must be done correctly from the beginning. Early-stage startups often make legal mistakes that can be c...