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This is Maya Chen.

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“Practical counsel for founders building the first version of everything.”

Chen Startup Law · Austin · 12 years in practice

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“Tells you the worst case first, then tells you it's survivable.”

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“My parents ran a small restaurant and lost most of it to a contract nobody ever read out loud to them. I went to law school so that would never be the reason a good business died.”
Grew up in

Galveston, Texas

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  • Weekend trail runner
  • Two kids
  • Serious dumpling opinions
  • Mentors first-time founders
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“What's the question you wish founders asked you?”

Maya Chen answering: What's the question you wish founders asked you?LEGALICIOUS

Ask what control you are giving up, not only what valuation you are getting.

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  • Maya Chen answering: What's the most expensive mistake you see at pre-seed?LEGALICIOUS

    What's the most expensive mistake you see at pre-seed?

    Waiting until diligence to clean up early promises and informal agreements.

  • Maya Chen answering: What is it actually like to work with you?LEGALICIOUS

    What is it actually like to work with you?

    Direct first, reassuring second — and never a surprise invoice.

Facts
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Chen Startup Law
City
Austin
Practice focus
Fundraising · Company formation · Founder equity
Stages
pre-seed · seed · series-a
Years practicing
12
Bar admissions
Texas, California
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