Overview
TMA BlueTech, in partnership with Morrison Foerster, is proud to introduce the Legal Lift-Off Series: Essentials for BlueTech Startups, a monthly program designed to help BlueTech ventures navigate the complex path from startup to scale. These expert-led sessions will provide critical legal, financial, and strategic guidance tailored to entrepreneurs in the maritime, ocean technology, and sustainable blue economy sectors.
The series is divided into two tracks:
Open to the Public – Open to all BlueTech entrepreneurs and stakeholders, these sessions cover foundational legal and operational topics essential for any early-stage venture.
TMA Premium Members Only – Exclusive to TMA BlueTech’s premium members, these advanced sessions delve into investment strategies, startup exits, government contracting, and other critical aspects of scaling a BlueTech company.
Installment 3: Most Common Legal Mistakes of Startups: Navigating Legal Landmines (Broader Audience)
Launching a BlueTech startup comes with unique challenges, and legal missteps can create costly setbacks. In the third installment of TMA BlueTech’s Scaling BlueTech Webinar Series, Shai Kalansky, Partner at Morrison Foerster, will guide participants through some of the most common legal pitfalls startups face—and how to avoid them. This session will cover critical topics such as improper entity formation, co-founder disputes, intellectual property mismanagement, employment law mistakes, and regulatory compliance issues. Attendees will gain insights into proactive legal strategies that help build a strong foundation, protect their innovations, and attract investors.
Whether you’re in the early stages of building your BlueTech venture or preparing for growth, this webinar will provide essential legal insights to safeguard your company’s future.
Upcoming Legal Lift-Off Series Webinars
For TMA Premium Members Only
Raising Angel Investment (date/time TBD)
Raising Venture Capital (date/time TBD)
Startup Equity Incentives (date/time TBD)
Selling Your Startup (date/time TBD)
Legal Considerations for Equity Financing and Term Sheets (date/time TBD)
Government Contracts (date/time TBD)