The future of legal isn’t AI. It’s AI + top-tier lawyers.

Most legal tech founders still don’t get this.

Jun 14, 2025 • Kristina Subbotina

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April 2025

In the Age of AI, Trust is Your Most Valuable Asset

Recently, a founder friend asked me to test his AI-powered news generation product. I’m skeptical. Why? Because I don’t trust it.

Apr 1, 2025 • Kristina Subbotina

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March 2025

why are we here? what’s the meaning of life?

I’ve asked this question for as long as I can remember.

Mar 23, 2025 • Kristina Subbotina

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October 2024

Delegation Guide for Entrepreneurs

From Solo to Scaled: How I Went from $10k and 0 Team Members to over 5x Growth through Delegation.

Oct 8, 2024 • Kristina Subbotina

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July 2024

Should Non-US Taxpayers Make an 83(b) Election?

The 83(b) election is a crucial consideration for many startup founders and employees who receive stock subject to vesting. But what about non-US…

Jul 17, 2024 • Kristina Subbotina

June 2024

Missed the 83(b) Election Deadline? Here's What You Can Do

One of the critical elements of compensating early-stage employees and founders is to understand Section 83(b) of the tax code on founders’ shares (aka…

Jun 12, 2024 • Kristina Subbotina

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April 2024

The Ultimate Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Checklist for Startups and Their Investors

Below is a checklist to assist you in conducting a preliminary audit of the stock's status.

Apr 25, 2024 • Kristina Subbotina

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February 2024

The BOIR Filing Requirements for Startups

Did you know that new FinCEN regulations are likely to affect your company's compliance requirements?

Feb 17, 2024 • Kristina Subbotina

December 2023

Due Diligence Checklist for Lead Investors (+ a Guide for Startups)

Before founding Lawlace, my AI-powered law firm, I worked at two venture-backed startups and Cooley, a name synonymous with venture capital.

Dec 2, 2023 • Kristina Subbotina

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November 2023

Love is the Goal, Excellence is the Way

As a startup founder, knowing how to hire isn't straightforward. I definitely do not know all the answers and just share the insights that have been…

Nov 7, 2023 • Kristina Subbotina

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October 2023

Down rounds and Cram Downs: How to Rescue Your Startup in a Bear Market

So you're a startup founder who raised venture funding but hasn't reached profitability yet. You could be in hot water when looking for more funds. So…

Oct 9, 2023 • Kristina Subbotina

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July 2023

Startup Fundraising Instruments: SAFEs

When it comes to raising venture funding, startups have several popular instruments at their disposal: SAFEs, convertible notes, and NVCA documents for…

Jul 6, 2023 • Kristina Subbotina

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