Startup Legal Garage

Syncell Inc (SLG F24) is a commercial stage life science technology company, with a mission to revolutionize spatial biology research for global human health. Its first product, Microscoop, is the first and only microscopic bioimaging system that allows researchers to pick up, identify and quantify thousands of known and unknown proteins in specified cellular and subcellular locations. Microscoop will provide deep spatial proteomics insights to transform a wide range of basic biology and translational research including neuroscience, oncology, immunology, or infectious disease to identify novel biomarkers with spatial context to accelerate biomarker discovery research and drug development programs. https://lnkd.in/gdWeDdXH

Freedom Biosciences (SLG F24) is a Yale spin-out and clinical-stage biotech platform developing the next generation of neuropsychiatric combo drugs. They are creating the next generation of ketamine-based and neuropsychiatric pharmaceuticals to develop more viable and efficacious treatment alternatives for millions of people currently suffering from debilitating mental health disorders. Their lead program Free001 is for Treatment Resistant Depression. https://www.freedombio.co/ The company is co-founded by Dr. John Krystal, Chair of Psychiatry at Yale and Dina Burkitbayeva, founder of PsyMed Ventures and run by the top biotech execs from Johnson & Johnson and Biohaven.

We're excited to start another semester with our Fall 2024 startup cohorts. 🚀🚀🚀 Over the next three months, each startup will receive legal help through the Startup Legal Garage, all for free. The companies in this semester's corporate/patent cohorts are tackling community education, medical devices, water quality, and more. Please welcome to the SLG community: Corporate: Articulate Labs Pelican Invests Ozeki Technologies ReviewTailor (Techstars ‘24) Myri Health (Google '24/Techstars '23) VR Oxygen AFRICANXT BUILD CommunityShare Bipty NanoMood HousingHelper, Inc. Patent: Freedom Biosciences Syncell Inc VIAN Therapeutics AquaMesh Dina Burkitbayeva John Krystal Josh Rabinowitz Herbie (Larry) Kirn Norah Al-Azzam, PhD Shams Al-Azzam Laneisha Roberts Kristin Bell, PRC, CDR, CDP, SPHR Alexandra Bono Natalia Ohanesian Ngozi Odita

🚀 Startups: Secure Your Future with Free Legal Services! In the fast-paced world of startups, every decision counts. While you’re focused on innovation and growth, it’s easy to overlook the legal foundations that can make or break your success. That's where the Startup Legal Garage comes in. 🔍 Why Legal Services Matter Early On: 1️⃣ Protection from the Start: Get your intellectual property in order and see how your unique ideas and inventions compare to the competition. 2️⃣ Smooth Operations: Proper contracts and agreements are essential to avoid disputes with partners, employees, and investors. Set the right terms right from the beginning. 3️⃣ Investor Confidence: Potential investors need to know you have a solid legal foundation. It’s a sign that your business is structured and ready for serious growth. 💡 How We Help: At the Startup Legal Garage, we offer free legal services that cater to your startup's needs. Our talented law students, under the mentorship of experienced legal professionals, provide top-notch legal assistance to help you navigate the complexities of business law. 🔗 Join Us Today: Applications for the Fall 2024 cohort are now open.  Ensure your startup's legal health and position yourself for success. Apply at https://lnkd.in/e-aHqMb7. Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Growth Factory Y Combinator QB3 Berkeley SkyDeck Hackers/Founders #entpreneurship #startuphelp #legalforfounders

🚀 Calling All Early-Stage Startups and Programs! Are you ready to take your startup to the next level with free legal services custom made for startups? The Startup Legal Garage is opening applications for our Fall 2024 cohort on Monday, June 17th, and this is your chance to secure the legal foundations your innovative startup needs to thrive. 🔍 Why Choose the Startup Legal Garage? Imagine having access to top-tier legal expertise without the hefty price tag. Our program pairs talented law students with experienced legal supervisors from leading law firms. They work closely with you to tackle your startup's legal challenges, from incorporation to intellectual property protections and beyond. 👥How It Works: Our law students, under the guidance of seasoned startup lawyers, provide you with foundational legal support tailored to your unique needs.  This collaboration not only sets up your startup for success but also gives our student lawyers invaluable hands-on experience in the real world of startup law. 💡Who Should Apply? - Innovative Early-Stage Startups looking to build a solid legal foundation. - Pre-Series A  - Great teams with a solid business plan and current legal needs 🌟What’s in It for You? - Investor Readiness: Ensure your startup is legally prepared to attract investors. - Customer Confidence: Gain customer trust by having your legal affairs in order. - Employee Attraction: Create a solid legal framework that appeals to top talent. 🔗Apply Now: Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Applications for the Fall 2024 cohort are now open! Visit https://lnkd.in/e-aHqMb7 to learn more and apply. #legalhelpforstartups #entrepreneurs #startupecosystem #startupsupport

We have reached the end of our Spring 2024 semester at SLG and would like to take a moment to thank all of our founders, students, and partners! It was another semester of helping amazing founders get to the next step of their startup journey. We are so excited to see what they do next. Follow us along and keep up with the next cohort joining us for the Fall semester. Thank you: Moonwalk Biosciences IntelVasc Inc Pomodyne, Inc. AiSeq Aptadel Therapeutics Augment Biologics Blaze Energy Technologies ECPC Travel FLOZ. Inc. NurseBrain® (Google Accelerator '24)® Opera Biosciences OsRostrum, Inc. Ozeki Technologies PairAnything (Techstars ‘24) Payactiv TheraMotive Vertility Health YeeGoals

Congratulations to our Director, Prof. Paul Belonick on his recent address to the Commonwealth Club on his book, Restraint, Conflict, and the Fall of the Roman Republic! https://lnkd.in/gfYSY3dt

Day 2 of unveiling our Spring 2024 cohort of companies, this time it's our patent track! 🚀🚀🚀 Over the next three months, our student/lawyer teams will work on the patent needs of this cohort and strengthen their work. These companies cover a diverse set of industries including genomics, microbiology, agriculture, and medicine. Welcome to the SLG community: Moonwalk Biosciences IntelVasc Inc Opus Biosciences Pomodyne, Inc. Andrew Ortega-Verdaguer Kyle Fredericks Marie Muller Jean Bismuth Alex Aravanis MD PhD Arash Jamshidi Niren Murthy Hesong Han Kewa Gao Torin Yeager Ingrid Lin Justin Valley Feng Z.

We are kicking off 2024 with another semester of helping startups reach their dreams! We are proud to unveil the Spring 2024 cohort of companies in the corporate track at the Startup Legal Garage! 🚀🚀🚀 Our brilliant students and partnering lawyers will be working closely with the following companies to strengthen their businesses and solidify their legal footing in the next three months. We'll help them with entity formation, equity division, copyright, cap tables, and More! In this cohort, at least 50% of companies have one female founder and they are covering diverse set of industries including genomics, travel, agriculture, food, finance, and health & wellness. Welcome to the SLG community: AiSeq Aptadel Therapeutics Augment Biologics Blaze Energy Technologies ECPC Travel FLOZ. Inc. NurseBrain® Opera Biosciences Opus Therapeutics OsRostrum, Inc. Ozeki PairAnything Payactiv TheraMotive Vertility Health Wild Genomics YeeGoals Gisela Lorente Nadia Pons Oscar Martinez Tirado Rok Sitar Richard Barton Kat Orellana Annie Combs Sachiko Lamen Joseph Ongaco Hanyang Liu Oindril Dutta Samu M. Charlotte Chang Colin Grant Marcos Diehl Gerry Sapienza Julie Ming Liang Niren Murthy Kewa Gao Hesong Han Catie McVey 🍷Christy S. Bonnie EJ M. Eirik Torheim Bilgenur Baloglu, PhD Miguel Gutierrez Yosmel G. Ursula Cuda Eli Rodriguez Dr. Lola Omishore PT, DPT, OCS, ATC

Dear Startup Legal Garage Community, Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with laughter, warmth, and the spirit of innovation! 🎄✨ As we reflect on the journey of the past year, we are grateful for the visionary individuals that make up our entrepreneurial ecosystem. To our founders, mentors, and partners—thank you for your dedication to shaping the future. As we bid farewell to 2023, let's usher in a new year of possibilities. 🚀 Reminder: Our next cohort kicks off in January 2024, and we're accepting applications. If you're building the next big thing and seeking legal support, apply now! Apply at: https://lnkd.in/e-aHqMb7 Together, let's turn your dreams into reality. 💡✨ #HappyHolidays #EntrepreneurialSpirit #StartupJourney #Innovation QB3 Growth Factory Y Combinator Berkeley SkyDeck Berkeley Lab Hackers/Founders Hustle Fund Stanford University Graduate School of Business Tech Futures Group Sullivan Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship StartupSac UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship