B-corps and when startup founders should work with lawyers instead of software automations. By Shayn Fernandez

Shayn Fernandez, Corporate Attorney at Rockridge Venture Law talks about the use of the “B-corp” signature and how to obtain one and if it's even worth it obtaining it. We also discussed how startup founders should interact with their lawyers and when it might be a good idea to use software automation. 

Shayn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaynfernandez/

Rockridge Venture Law website: https://rockridgelaw.com/

Here are the software automation that might help you avoid huge legal fees you'll need to spend on lawyers: 

Capbase, helps you with  all cap-table management: https://capbase.com/

Firstbase, helps you create a legal entity in the US no matter where you live: https://www.firstbase.io/

Stripe Atlas, similar to Firstbase but more expensive and includes more features: https://stripe.com/atlas

Other episodes of Fundraising Radio on the legal subject: https://www.fundraisingradio.com/category/legal/

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