S6E45 Jeremy Jarrett | Legal Advice & Strategy For Starting An Engineering Business Being An Engineer podcast

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S6E45 Jeremy Jarrett | Legal Advice & Strategy for Starting An Engineering Business

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Our guest today is Jeremy Jarrett, an attorney at Sacks Tierney in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he focuses on corporate, securities, and finance law. Jeremy brings more than 10 years of experience advising businesses on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, recapitalizations, commercial lending, and equity and debt financings. His clients have ranged from early-stage startups to large public companies, spanning industries such as technology, oilfield services, agriculture, defense contracting, automotive, and manufacturing.

In addition to representing venture capital-backed companies in financing transactions, Jeremy has played a key role in supporting Phoenix-area entrepreneurs and growth-minded businesses. His unique path to corporate law began in the sports industry, where he worked with NCAA and NBA organizations, sports agents, and management firms before transitioning to private practice.

Jeremy holds a JD from Tulane University Law School, where he specialized in sports law, and a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. With his diverse background, Jeremy offers engineers and technical leaders a unique perspective on how smart legal strategies can safeguard innovation, attract capital, and unlock growth opportunities.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to the Guest and Topic (00:00:00)

2. Legal Steps for Starting an Engineering Business (00:00:55)

3. Introduction to the Guest and Topic (00:00:55)

4. Ownership Structures and Legal Implications (00:01:42)

5. State Laws and Business Registration (00:03:32)

6. Common Legal Mistakes in Business (00:05:09)

7. Preparing for Acquisition (00:10:15)

8. Venture Capital and Private Equity Funding (00:13:55)

9. Importance of Thorough Legal Contracts (00:20:32)

10. Local Sapphire Glass Manufacturer's Downfall (00:26:55)

11. Negotiation Tips for Business Owners (00:27:33)

12. Sponsorship Break (00:28:08)

13. The Art of Negotiation (00:28:43)

14. Real-Life Negotiation Examples (00:32:52)

15. Funding Options for Startups (00:40:03)

16. Advice for Engineers in Acquisitions (00:43:24)

17. Legal Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (00:46:52)

18. Closing Remarks and Contact Information (00:49:20)

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