Top Entrepreneur Reveals Startup Secrets from Ideation to Funding

Описание: In this episode, we dive deep into the legal backbone of building a startup covering founder agreements, ESOP structuring, company registration, funding rounds, equity splits, valuations, and compliance mistakes most startups make.

Joining us is Sambhav Mehrotra, Co-founder of Startup Movers ‪@startup-movers‬, India’s leading platform for startup compliance, legal support, and fundraising documentation. With experience supporting 5000+ startups, he brings clarity and actionable insights founders can’t afford to miss.

What You’ll Learn:
Common mistakes founders make while registering companies
How to structure founder agreements and equity splits
What are ESOPs and how should they be offered?
How startups should plan for valuation and funding rounds
Do’s and Don’ts of startup legal compliance
Real stories of Startup Compliances
Why we don't need more Unicorns but need cockroaches

Whether you’re an aspiring founder, an early-stage entrepreneur, or raising your first round this episode will help you build legally strong and investor-ready startups.

Guest: Sambhav Mehrotra
Co-founder, Startup Movers | Startup Compliance Expert | Legal Strategy for Founders
LinkedIn:   / sambhavmehrotra  
Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/startup_movers

Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - How can I startup with my Idea?
03:42 - This is how you startup while in your job
05:06 - What type of company should you incorporate
09:05 - Understanding Presumptive Taxation
10:21 - Compliances for a Private Limited Company
11:15 - Registrations needed for your company
12:35 - Advantages of MSME Registration
13:34 - Everything about Startup Registration
14:36 - There are plot allotments for Startup category
15:33 - Details needed for Startup Registration
16:18 - Benefits of Level 1 of Startup Registration
16:57 - 80IAC Tax Exemption: Level 2 of Startup Registration
19:09 - What is an IP: Intellectual Property
23:45 - What all Startup Compliances you need to do
25:49 - Agreements needed for a Startup
28:55 - Cofounder Agreement: Reverse Vesting, Role, Shareholding
31:34 - Important aspect of Equity Split
33:40 - Startup Founders Roles
37:21 - Understanding Share Purchase Agreement
41:08 - Importance of ESOPs
44:11 - Advantages of ESOPs for employees
52:00 - Valuation is decided on this basis
53:56 - Importance of a team in a Startup
55:39 - How is traction calculated
56:25 - Understanding Market Size
57:15 - Valuation on the basis of Dilution
57:54 - Next step for Funding
59:37 - How much Equity to dilute during funding
01:02:10 - Second round of valuation after funding
01:03:57 - What should be the founders goal?
01:06:35 - Hacks for creating Pitch Deck
01:09:10 - 3 things every founder should do

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Hosted by CA Nischal Mittal, Investment Banker & Founder of Finnacle Capital, this podcast brings deep insights from India’s leading experts in startup funding, IPOs, compliance, investment banking, and scaling businesses. Subscribe for powerful conversations that help founders grow smartly, raise capital, and stay legally protected.