Investing in Access to Legal Services with Zach Posner

What if technology could unlock access to legal services for millions who can't afford it? In this episode of Unless, Hemma sits down with Zach Posner, co-founder of The LegalTech Fund, who's on a mission to transform access to legal services —one beautifully designed, engagement-driven tech solution at a time. Zach shares how he went from entrepreneur to impact investor, the spark that led him to focus on legal innovation, and why user experience is the non-negotiable heart of every company he backs. In this conversation, Zach talks about what drew him to this mission, how he funds and mentors entrepreneurs who are building tech to "do good and do well," and why he believes the future of legal services lies in a "spectacular user experience." He explores the opportunities for impact, the power of betting on bold founders moved to build a better world, and the real stories of people getting help they never thought they could afford—all because someone dared to care "a whole awful lot." This is an episode about access, innovation, and legacy—and how we can invest in a better world.    Highlights:    The founding story of The LegalTech Fund Why beautiful design and user experience matter in legal tech The qualities Zach looks for in founders and companies Real-world impact stories from the startups he's backed How to play a part in unlocking the potential of many for impact at scale   Timestamps:   1:09 - Introducing Zach Posner 3:23- Access to justice shouldn't be a luxury 14:28 - The challenges Zach faced along the way 18:08 - Prioritizing the user experience 27:15 - When Zach realized the impact he's had 41:15 - What's next for Zach   Resources:    The LegalTech Fund   TLTF Summit    Biography:   Zach Posner is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The LegalTech Fund (TLTF), an early-stage investment fund focused on technology companies transforming the world of law. He also co-founded the annual TLTF Summit, which brings together a curated group of influential and innovative leaders across the legal industry, and has been called "the legal tech world's answer to Davos" and the "best legal tech conference ever". At TLTF, he oversees the organization's team, investments, operational activities, and support for its growing list of portfolio of companies. Before founding TLTF, he founded an EdTech company (sold to McGraw-Hill) and has been an active angel investor. He started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Insight Partners, and served in several other roles including as an adjunct lecturer in a master's program at the University of Southern California. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance from Indiana University and is a proud Hoosier.