SALEHPOUR LEGAL 

One of my most memorable tech transactions involved a later-stage startup licensing software that included third-party open-source components as part of a multi-party government contract, a potential minefield of IP, compliance, and downstream commercialization risk.   Here’s how we navigated it:   1️⃣ Mapped each component to confirm commercial-use viability 2️⃣ Structured licensing terms that aligned with the business model 3️⃣ Drafted safeguards protecting the company’s IP

🚨 Is your business protected or being blocked by your contracts? Founders and executives, too many businesses treat contracts as paperwork. That’s how growth gets blocked later. Here’s the framework I use with clients to turn contracts into strategic tools: 1️⃣ Define the Purpose – What must this agreement accomplish? Services, SaaS, licensing, partnerships? Clear scope, roles, and duration prevent friction. 2️⃣ Identify Legal & Business Risks – Liabilities, regulatory expos

Mergers and acquisitions can accelerate growth or quietly destroy value if handled poorly.  Here’s what the strongest deals get right (on both the buy-side and sell-side):  1️⃣ Define the “Why”  Growth, tech, talent, market expansion, every decision should map back to this.  2️⃣ Pressure-Test the Fit Early  Financials matter, but so do culture, operations, and competitive positioning.  3️⃣ Do Real Diligence  Contracts, IP, data, liabilities, and regulatory exposure. Surprises