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‘This can’t be right – why didn’t somebody tell me that?’ ‘Even though I am a disruptor, I do not like surprises from lawyers, investors’, etc. Key do’s and don’ts in being or advising a disruptive business and entrepreneur. This session will be a highly interactive exchange among disruptors, the audience and the chairs to share practical useful insights derived from ‘disruption war stories’. Topics will include: • We need to ‘lawyer up’. Does the disruptor need his or her own lawyer separate from any company counsel? Are some lawyers better at representing disruptors? Disruptive companies? We need a cultural translator: can the lawyer and disruption coexist? • We must choose a structure. How soon should anyone care? From the start, should we consider ‘KISS: keep it simple stupid’ or complex arrangements driven by tax and other legal considerations? • Do we own the keys to the kingdom? Who owns the intellectual property? How soon should a disruptor care? • We need help! Who are the best ‘partners’? • We need to raise more money or sell! What can be shocking about Angels, VCs and private equity; pricing and dilution issues? • Shouldn’t even disruptors adopt more professional Board practices?