Good Companies Are Bought, Not Sold |  How Founders Can Get Legally Ready for an Exit With Becky Mancero of SPZ Legal

In this episode, Melissa Widner sits down with Becky Mancero, partner at SPZ Legal. SPZ is a law firm that works with technology companies from startup to exit.They discuss the cap table and equity mistakes that become expensive to fix later, like splitting ownership 50/50 by default and missing the strict 30-day window for an 83(b) election. Becky also shares her take on using AI as a companion rather than a replacement for lawyers, including the privilege risks posed by AI note-takers in sensitive meetings.If you're forming a company, thinking about how your team uses AI, or planning for an eventual exit, this conversation covers the legal side worth getting right early on.The information in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed or relied upon as legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is intended to be created through this podcast. This podcast may be considered attorney advertising in some states. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.