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NewVideoTruth or Drink with Jeremy Au: from Harvard MBA to startup COO
What does it really take to build a startup legacy? Harvard MBA and startup COO Jeremy Au joins Rachel Wong for an unfiltered round of Truth or Drink.
NewVideoEntertainment law basics: what creators and talents should know
Miss Universe Singapore 2015 Lisa Marie White joins Rachel Wong to unpack how entertainment law protects creators, talents and influencers.
VideoGrand Prix: the role of advisor agreement templates
In F1 a bad pit stop costs the race; in startups a bad advisor agreement costs far more. What to fix before you onboard an advisor.
VideoDiscover FD Lite: share vesting letters for your startup
How share vesting protects the company when a founder leaves, and how to put a vesting letter in place with FD Lite.
VideoCourtroom secrets: how three sexual assault cases were decided
Criminal lawyer Suang Wijaya (Eugene Thuraisingam LLP) and Rachel Wong on three high-profile cases — the Saudi millionaire, Dominique Pelicot and a Grab driver — and what decided them.
VideoLawyers' tales: a chat with criminal lawyer Eugene Thuraisingam
Criminal lawyer Eugene Thuraisingam on life at the bar, and a controversial poem explained.
VideoDiscover FD Lite: employment agreements for your startup
What a startup employment agreement must cover in Singapore, and how to generate one with FD Lite.
VideoAI vs human lawyers: software service agreement smackdown
We put ChatGPT up against our lawyers on a SaaS agreement. Who drafts the better contract?Lawyers react to TV and the headlines
VideoLawyers react to Queen of Tears, part 1: Hyun-woo arrested in Germany
Real law versus K-drama: what actually happens when you are arrested abroad.
VideoQueen of Tears breakdown, part 2: is Hyun-woo innocent?
Legal experts react to Queen of Tears — the evidence, the charges and whether Hyun-woo walks free.
VideoReal Singaporean lawyers react to Suits
Harvey, Mike and the parts of Suits that would never fly in a Singapore firm.
VideoMcDonald's CEO fired: is a workplace affair illegal?
From McDonald's to Bumble and Tinder: when a workplace relationship becomes a legal problem.
VideoWorkplace fairness in Singapore: recruiting only gay employees
Can an employer hire on the basis of sexual orientation? A look at Singapore's workplace fairness rules.VideoCourtroom secrets: how three sexual assault cases were decided
Criminal lawyer Suang Wijaya (Eugene Thuraisingam LLP) and Rachel Wong on three high-profile cases — the Saudi millionaire, Dominique Pelicot and a Grab driver — and what decided them.VideoEntertainment law basics: what creators and talents should know
Miss Universe Singapore 2015 Lisa Marie White joins Rachel Wong to unpack how entertainment law protects creators, talents and influencers.VideoLawyers' tales: a chat with criminal lawyer Eugene Thuraisingam
Criminal lawyer Eugene Thuraisingam on life at the bar, and a controversial poem explained.Fundraising and term sheets
VideoTerm sheet success: avoid common pitfalls in startup fundraising
The term sheet clauses that land startups in trouble, and how to negotiate them.
VideoThe hidden role of legal terms: unlocking your startup's value
Valuation is not just a number — the legal terms around it move it up or down.
VideoThe house that Jack Ma built: tips for startups (part 1)
What Alibaba's early years teach founders about fundraising and cap tables.
VideoThe house that Jack Ma built: tips for startups (part 2)
More lessons from Alibaba's rise — governance, control and keeping founders aligned.Company docs and people
VideoStartup shareholders' agreements: loopholes founders should look out for
Shareholders' agreements explained, and the loopholes that catch founders out.
VideoMastering co-founder agreements: essential tips for startup success
Why a co-founder agreement is a lifesaver, and the clauses that matter most.VideoDiscover FD Lite: share vesting letters for your startup
How share vesting protects the company when a founder leaves, and how to put a vesting letter in place with FD Lite.VideoAI vs human lawyers: software service agreement smackdown
We put ChatGPT up against our lawyers on a SaaS agreement. Who drafts the better contract?VideoGrand Prix: the role of advisor agreement templates
In F1 a bad pit stop costs the race; in startups a bad advisor agreement costs far more. What to fix before you onboard an advisor.
VideoAdvisor agreements: what to look out for when onboarding an advisor
Bringing on an advisor? How to protect your ideas and set clear terms from day one.
VideoEmployee share option plan (ESOP), part 1
The four rules of an ESOP and how the plan actually works.VideoDiscover FD Lite: employment agreements for your startup
What a startup employment agreement must cover in Singapore, and how to generate one with FD Lite.Founder stories and the endgame
VideoTruth or Drink with Jeremy Au: from Harvard MBA to startup COO
What does it really take to build a startup legacy? Harvard MBA and startup COO Jeremy Au joins Rachel Wong for an unfiltered round of Truth or Drink.
VideoNavigating tough times: Flash Coffee, WeWork and Lazada
Three restructurings, three lessons for founders on insolvency, layoffs and creditors.
VideoStartup endgame: key insights for founders navigating winding up
Nine in ten startups fail. How to avoid further slip-ups when the end is near.
VideoNavigating closure: practical tips for winding up your startup
Rachel Wong and disputes lawyer Suang Wijaya on closing a company cleanly, using the Gala Vegetarian case.Quick explainers
Under a minute each.
ShortYC SAFE, part 1: what a SAFE is
The Simple Agreement for Future Equity in under a minute.
ShortYC SAFE, part 2: which SAFE to pick
Pre-money, post-money, cap or discount — choosing the right SAFE.
ShortYC SAFE, part 3: the side letter
The letter you shouldn't leave on the sidelines — key side-letter terms explained.
ShortShareholders' agreement, part 1: is there a standard one?
Is there such a thing as a standard shareholders' agreement? Short answer inside.Infographics
The whole picture at a glance — each opens as a PDF.
PDFSteps for startups preparing for a mid-cycle exit in Singapore
A one-page checklist for founders selling before the final round: diligence, approvals and what buyers will ask for.
PDFM&A cheat sheet for startup founders
The M&A process from first approach to completion, and the terms that decide how much you actually keep.
PDFSAFE conversion in 7 steps
How a SAFE turns into shares at the priced round, worked through step by step.
PDFCommon differences between SAFE and KISS
Side-by-side comparison of the two most common early-stage convertible instruments.
PDFOverview of convertible instruments
SAFEs, KISSes and convertible notes compared on interest, maturity, caps and discounts.
PDFFundraising in Singapore: a quick guide
The stages, documents and typical timelines of a Singapore fundraise on one page.
PDFLegal documentation
Which documents a startup needs at each stage, and which are nice-to-have.
PDFExecution of deeds
How individuals and companies sign a deed properly under Singapore law — witnesses, seals and all.
PDFWinding up a startup
The routes to closing a company and what each means for directors and creditors.
PDFEmployer duties
The obligations every Singapore employer owes staff — CPF, leave, hours and notice.
PDFPDPA compliance tips
Practical steps to keep your startup on the right side of the Personal Data Protection Act.
PDF5 ways startups can avoid an FTX scandal
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