Legal Pitfalls That Can Sink Your Startup

Jan 21, 3:00 – 5:00 PM (UTC)

Nairobi

Don't let legal mistakes sink your startup. Join this Startup Grind webinar where expert lawyers reveal the most costly pitfalls, from broken founder deals, to flawed fundraising terms. Learn how to spot and avoid these dangers to protect your venture's future. Essential for every founder.

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About this event

Every founder is focused on building, selling, and scaling, but even the most promising startups can be crippled by overlooked legal foundations. What you don’t know can hurt you, often at the worst possible moment: during a fundraise, a key hire, or an acquisition.

In this webinar, we’ll move beyond the theory and dive into the real-world legal missteps that have damaged,or destroyed, early-stage companies. Our experienced startup attorneys will break down the critical areas where founders frequently stumble, providing clear, actionable guidance to secure your business.

We’ll tackle:

  1. Founder Fallout: How poorly drafted founder agreements can lead to dead equity, disputes, and company paralysis.
  2. IP Ownership Gaps: Ensuring you, not your contractors or former employers, actually own your product’s core intellectual property.
  3. Employment & Contractor Missteps: The severe risks of misclassifying workers and using weak employment agreements.
  4. Fundraising Fumbles: Understanding the long-term consequences of term sheet clauses like liquidation preferences and investor veto rights.
  5. Regulatory & Compliance Oversights: Navigating data privacy, industry-specific rules, and website compliance before they become liabilities.

This session is designed for founders and business owners who want to be proactive, not reactive. You’ll learn not only what to look out for, but also how to prioritize legal decisions when resources are scarce. We’ll emphasize why these issues are non-negotiable for attracting investment, retaining talent, and achieving a successful exit.

Join us to fortify your startup’s legal foundation and turn potential pitfalls into pillars of protection. Bring your questions for an interactive Q&A.

Speaker

  • TJ ENOS AIRO

    AIRO ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES LLP

    MANAGING PARTNER

When

When

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

WELCOME
WORKSHOP/WEBINAR
QNA FROM AUDIENCE
CLOSE

Organizers

  • James Okoth

    Chapter Director

  • Shirley Kandabu

    Team Member

  • Salma Ibra

    Business Week Afrika

    Team member

  • Anita Kabare

Partner

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