How to avoid co-founder disputes in a startup – Part I

Before writing this article, I spoke with three lawyers who specialize in consulting startups. All of them had a common observation — the majority of co-founders that they meet do not sign legal agreements between them at the time of starting their venture. Co-founders either feel that they have been friends for long enough to not trust each-other or that their startup is still taking baby steps and is not ready for any kind of legal agreement. Pratik, an independent lawyer who works closely...