Good Companies Are Bought, Not Sold |  How Founders Can Get Legally Ready for an Exit With Becky Mancero of SPZ Legal

<p>In this episode, Melissa Widner sits down with Becky Mancero, partner at <a href="https://spzlegal.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SPZ Legal</a>. SPZ is a law firm that works with technology companies from startup to exit.</p><p><br>They discuss the cap table and equity mistakes that become expensive to fix later, like splitting ownership 50/50 by default and missing the strict 30-day window for an 83(b) election. Becky also shares her take on using AI as a companion rather than a replacement for lawyers, including the privilege risks posed by AI note-takers in sensitive meetings.<br></p><p>If you&#39;re forming a company, thinking about how your team uses AI, or planning for an eventual exit, this conversation covers the legal side worth getting right early on.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The information in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed or relied upon as legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is intended to be created through this podcast. This podcast may be considered attorney advertising in some states. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.</em></p>