Fireside chat with Atoussa: Legal lessons for your startup

Most founders don’t think about legal until something goes wrong.

This fireside chat is your chance to get ahead of that.

Join us during Vancouver Startup Week for an honest, practical conversation on the most common legal mistakes startups make (and how to avoid them), from incorporation to contracts, partnerships, and beyond.

We’re joined by Atoussa Mahmoudpour, Founder & Principal of AMR Law: Canada’s first woman-led business law firm focused exclusively on life sciences, technology, and AI.

Atoussa brings deep experience advising growth-stage and public companies across global markets, and is known for translating complex legal concepts into clear, strategic decisions founders can actually use.

In this session, we’ll cover:

• The most common legal mistakes early-stage founders make
• How to properly structure your business from day one
• Contracts, partnerships, and protecting yourself (and your idea)
• What to think about as you grow: funding, scaling, and risk
• Real-world examples from companies she’s advised

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions directly - so come prepared with them.

Hosted by Futurpreneur, you’ll also learn about the financing, mentorship, and resources available to help you build your business with confidence.

Additional support:
The Black Entrepreneurship Startup Program (BESP) will be available to connect with Black entrepreneurs and share tailored support and resources.
About the Speaker
Atoussa Mahmoudpour is the Founder & Principal of AMR Law and a recognized leader in business law across technology, life sciences, and AI. She previously built and led a national practice at an international law firm and now advises companies globally on M&A, regulatory compliance, and commercial strategy.

She is a four-time recipient of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by WXN (including 2025 Hall of Fame) and currently serves as Co-Chair with the Canadian Bar Association – BC Branch in both the Health Law Section and Women Lawyers Forum.

Her work extends beyond law: she is deeply involved in mentorship and advocacy for women, including supporting immigrant women and those navigating male-dominated industries.

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