The Legal Hack Every Startup Overlooks with Jeff Holman
Jeff is a former patent attorney with a unique blend of engineering, law, and business expertise. Through Intellectual Strategies, he helps founders protect their IP, avoid costly mistakes, and stay compliant—before it’s too late.

The No.1 eCom Operations hack“An hour conversation with an attorney upfront about IP… very well could lead to multiple on the valuation of your business in the long term.”
You Will Learn

• Why documenting decisions beats any contract template
• How early IP moves can 3x your valuation
• What legal risks do eCommerce stores always miss
• How AI is changing the legal game—for better and worse
  
  

Show Notes
(00:01:09) Welcome to the e-Commerce Podcast
(00:01:47) Meet Jeff Felman: Startup Legal Expert
(00:03:07) Biggest Early Learning in Building a Business
(00:06:48) Misconceptions About Intellectual Property
(00:08:08) The Importance of Documentation for Startups
(00:11:48) Legal Loopholes and Compliance Issues
(00:16:38) AI's Impact on the Legal Industry
(00:18:31) Pricing Strategy for Legal Services
(00:20:55) Creative Negotiations: A Fun Story
(00:24:01) Dealing with New Regulations
(00:26:24) Final Thoughts and Farewell


Let’s keep learning and growing together in the world of eCommerce!

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