Founders Mix + Learn: Legal Insights for Climate Innovators @AU | June 24 4:30-6:30pm

Written By Majela Fonseca

​Event Overview

​Join us for an evening of connection, learning, and community building at American Underground. This event is designed for founders, innovators, and supporters across the climate, clean, sustainability, and blue tech spaces.

​We’ll kick things off with informal networking, followed by a 20-minute legal spotlight session led by startup attorney Joshua Hayes of Hutchison PLLC. You'll gain practical guidance on setting your startup up for success — from formation and equity to IP protection and fundraising pitfalls.

​We'll also share a brief overview of the Carolina Climate Founders Forum (CCFF), a new peer-to-peer initiative supporting North Carolina’s next wave of climate tech entrepreneurs.

​Legal Foundations for Climate, Clean, and Sustainability Tech Founders
Presented by Joshua Hayes, Partner at Hutchison PLLC

​This session offers practical legal guidance for early-stage founders building solutions in climate tech, clean tech, sustainability, and blue tech. You'll learn key concepts around entity formation, equity ownership, IP protection, and common legal mistakes to avoid. Whether you're raising your first round or refining your business model, you'll walk away with essential insights to move forward confidently.

​Who Should Attend?

​This event is for anyone working in or curious about the climate and clean tech ecosystem, including:

  • ​Entrepreneurs and startup founders

  • ​Engineers and product developers

  • ​Investors and advisors

  • ​Support organizations and service providers

  • ​Academics, researchers, and students

  • ​Anyone passionate about sustainability and climate innovation

Majela Fonseca
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