Savvy with Sparring

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Savvy with Sparring Podcast

Succinct startup law from idea to investment stage. Savvy by Sparring reveals the stories founders, investors and other startup ecosystem players face when they do not consider legal questions at an early stage. With Annabel Pemberton, Legal Mind at Sparring, get your startup off the ground with business inspiration, meshed with legalities, including how startups incorporated, protected their works and raised funds in a (legally) smart way. You can find out more about Sparring's Startup Law Playbook at https://playbook.sparring.io/.

Episodes

  1. Trademark Protection for Startups with Ján Búza

    27/07/2021

    Trademark Protection for Startups with Ján Búza

    Why is it important to think a few steps ahead and ensure your exclusivity rights on certain words or graphics?When it comes to your brand, a registered trademark is the quickest and most effective way to claim your rights. Trademarks act as a tool to easily enforce your exclusive rights on certain names. It's much easier to take down copycats if you have your trademark, and cheaper than to realize later when another company has the protection. In this episode Jan addresses:What is a tra...

    16 min
  2. Building Trust in Cross-Border Business Relationships with Matej Ftacnik

    02/06/2021

    Building Trust in Cross-Border Business Relationships with Matej Ftacnik

    So you've got your startup idea off the ground and have realised you want to work with service providers outside of your home country. But what are the red flags to watch out for in contracts with these businesses? Annabel spoke to Matej Ftacnik, CEO of Vacuumlabs. A partner of Sparring, Vacuumlabs provide digital design and engineering support particularly to companies in the fintech and blockchain industries. They discuss how you can build trust with new service providers, overcoming c...

    19 min
  3. Data Tracking and Protection with Daniar Rusnak

    16/05/2021

    Data Tracking and Protection with Daniar Rusnak

    How well do you know your customers? Do you only know how many people visit your website, or do you truly understand their behaviour and how it powers your business? In this episode Annabel discusses the competitive advantages of data tracking and data protection with Daniar Rusnak, Co-Founder of DataCop, a growth hacking agency for digital companies. They addressed: How startups can started with data trackingData protection basics all founders should knowGatekeeping and how companies wi...

    27 min
  4. Starting An E-shop And Startups Diversity with Klara Horton

    30/04/2021

    Starting An E-shop And Startups Diversity with Klara Horton

    Selling your product online is important to reach a broader market, but what is the process to get there? Annabel spoke to Klara Horton, Founder of Czech Crunch Shine and Head of People and Community at Gather. Besides her role in a startup and running a community, she has recently co-founded an e-shop called Holistic Superfoods. They discuss what Holistic Superfoods stands for and the journey to create an e-shop. Improving diversity in tech startups and the realities of being a women as a fo...

    23 min
  5. Outsourcing Product Development with Jožo Maruščák

    20/04/2021

    Outsourcing Product Development with Jožo Maruščák

    When creating your product you need to consider how you will actually build it. While you can hire an internal team, when you need a niche solution with an experienced team behind it, utilising the collective skill of a software development house can help you reach that goal. But what should you consider when deciding whether to use a software development house? Annabel spoke to Jožo Maruščák, Head of Business Development at Sudolabs.io, a software development house based in Bratislava, and f...

    19 min
  6. Sustainable Growth for Startups with Rasto Ivanic

    12/04/2021

    Sustainable Growth for Startups with Rasto Ivanic

    Going from implementing your idea in a small team to having a global company with several employees, is not a jump to be taken lightly. While many startups believe in scaling fast and sourcing finance quickly, other companies decide to take a more sustainable approach to growth. Annabel spoke to Rasto Ivanic, the CEO of GroupSolver, providing market insights powered by AI. Rasto received funding in Slovakia but the company's growth is not local, successfully taking on the US market.&nbs...

    25 min

  7. 29/03/2021

    Startup Mergers, Acquisitions and Exits with Daniel Hastik

    Every story has a beginning and an end. But as a startup, it is easy to get lost in the moment and not plan for the future. Considering the ideal end of your startup, whether it is being acquired by a technology giant, partnering or knowing you are riding a short term wave, is just as important as the day to day operations. To go deeper into the topic, Annabel spoke with Daniel Hastik from Nextech Venture, to uncover mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and exits for startups. As an expe...

    22 min
  8. Jaroslav Lupták On External Funding For Global Ambitions

    17/03/2021

    Jaroslav Lupták On External Funding For Global Ambitions

    Think you are ready for pre-seed or seed funding? While gaining some extra money for your startup can allow expansion of your business, advice, and a potential global stage, there are also other factors to consider. Ensuring you do not give away too much equity, finding an investor that gets your startup, and not putting your startup in an investor's hands are just some examples. Annabel spoke to Jaroslav Luptak, Investment Manager at Bratislava based Venture Capital, Neulogy Venutres, ...

    22 min
  9. Anni Säär on Why Good Rules Make Good Friends

    10/03/2021

    Anni Säär on Why Good Rules Make Good Friends

    While having a concrete problem to solve is primary, it is important to not neglect getting the right team. The founding members of a team and how the relations between them are governed is important for the success of your startup. This includes ensuring sustainable growth, reaching markets, having appropriate expertise and appealing to investors. Annabel discussed with Startup Wise Guys’ Legal Officer, Anni Säär why team formation is so crucial for a successful startup. Topics ex...

    20 min

  10. 03/03/2021

    Open Source Law with Majo Porvažník and Marek Križka

    Founders desire to move fast and reach their full potential. However, how can they do that when valuable information necessary for their growth is out of reach? Legal advice is typically expensive, confusing or even hard to find. However Sparring is looking to change that. In the introduction of Savvy with Sparring, Majo Porvažník and Marek Križka, Co-Founders of Sparring, explain why making legal more accessible for early stage startups is needed. They introduce:What legal support ...

    10 min

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Succinct startup law from idea to investment stage. Savvy by Sparring reveals the stories founders, investors and other startup ecosystem players face when they do not consider legal questions at an early stage. With Annabel Pemberton, Legal Mind at Sparring, get your startup off the ground with business inspiration, meshed with legalities, including how startups incorporated, protected their works and raised funds in a (legally) smart way. You can find out more about Sparring's Startup Law Playbook at https://playbook.sparring.io/.

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    Sparring | Startup Legal and Strategic Services
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