I have some exciting news to share. I have joined @LowensteinLLP as a partner in the #ECVC group. I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining such a well-known and respected platform particularly in the early-stage ecosystem!

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Congrats to the team!! Amazing news!

"Don't fundraise in the summer."

You've heard this from mentors, advisors, maybe from a VC who was heading to the Hamptons.

I wanted to dig into whether it's actually true. Here's what the data says:

And that delay is what actually hurts them. By the time fall rolls around, they're scrambling to get their legal house in order while other founders are already having investor conversations.

The calendar isn't the problem. Readiness is.

So if you're a founder wondering whether to wait: don't let the season be your excuse.

Get your corporate housekeeping done now. Build relationships with investors now.

If the momentum is there, the summer won't stop it.

"I want to incorporate but I don't want to spend $10k on a lawyer just to set up a Delaware C-Corp."

Heard this from a founder last month. He also had real legal questions about IP assignment and vesting acceleration.

So we built something for exactly this:

Our new @clerkyinc collaboration at @LowensteinLLP. He formed his C-Corp in days for a fraction of the usual cost.

Then I walked him through the stuff that actually needed a lawyer: IP assignment structure and single-trigger vs. double-trigger acceleration.

Clerky handles the repeatable formation mechanics. I handle the judgment calls.

If you're a founder thinking about incorporating, happy to chat.

We're excited to share that @LowensteinLLP has launched a new co-branded startup formation experience for their clients, powered by Clerky ⚡️

Founders working with Lowenstein can now form their startup online using the same underlying software all Clerky startups get, tailored tein. Clients will get a curated selection of standard Clerky and custom Lowenstein products, plus access to the same great perks and integrations Clerky startups get. Throughout the experience, Lowenstein attorneys will be available to clients, leveraging our built-in collaboration features.

Lowenstein is a national law firm with one of the top 10 most active startup practices in the US. We're proud to help Lowenstein and other law firms build on Clerky. More and more, startup founders and attorneys are working together to complete legal paperwork more efficiently, and this workspace is an exciting leap forward in that journey.

Something is happening in pre-seed / seed that I think needs to be amplified more.

The gap between pre-seed and seed is getting large.

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Helpful insight from @cartainc's @PeterJ_Walker on summer fundraising. Conventional wisdom is that summer is toughest so this is eye-opening. Just remember this reflects when deals close. Term sheets are typically issued 4-6 weeks prior to closing!

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