# The Legal Blueprint for Startups: What Founders Must Know Before Incorporating

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Podcast: [Innovation with Mark Peter Davis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/innovation-with-mark-peter-davis-1367720)
Published: 2025-03-27T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://innovationwithmpd.captivate.fm/episode/the-legal-blueprint-for-startups-what-founders-must-know-before-incorporating
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## Resource

At Interplay, I've spent years working with entrepreneurs who are driven to build, scale, and make an impact - but too often, legal structuring gets overlooked in the frenzy of product development and fundraising. I've seen firsthand how costly early legal missteps can be so we brought on legal expert Eric Broad of Bowery Legal on to the pod to demystify early stage startup legal questions from entity type selection to the nuanced tax advantages like QSBS that most founders only hear about once it’s too late. Our goal at Interplay is to equip founders with practical insights so they can focus on growing transformative businesses without getting tripped up by preventable legal issues. Whether you’re about to raise your first dollar or just brainstorming your MVP, this conversation will help you make smart, strategic choices. We cover the why behind Delaware's dominance, when to hit the "incorporate" button, and why trying to hack the system with clever workarounds rarely works in your favor. I hope this deep dive helps founders avoid headaches and build with confidence. Links: Eric Broad: LinkedIn Bowery Legal: Website , LinkedIn Phuong Ireland: LinkedIn Book: The Fundraising Rules Interplay: Website , LinkedIn , Twitter MPD: LinkedIn , Twitter

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