Founders Academy: Start-Up Essentials: Terms, Agreements & Data Protection

Establishing a solid legal framework is essential for every startup. From launching your initial product to bringing on your first customers, having the appropriate agreements and data protection measures in place will safeguard your business, foster trust, and help you avoid expensive errors in the future.

During this Founders Academy: Start-Up Essentials session, legal professionals from Prager Dreifuss will guide you through the essential agreements that every startup should possess, such as Articles of Association, General Terms & Conditions, and Shareholders’ Agreements. They will also discuss how to implement fundamental data protection practices from the outset. Participants will gain practical knowledge to minimize liability, clarify roles, and protect their startup as it expands.

Event Information

• Date: Thursday, 2nd October 2025
• Time: 18:30 – 20:30, followed by an apero and networking
• Venue: Mühlebachstrasse 6, 8008 Zürich
• Fee: Free (CHF 30 no-show fee applies without 2-day cancellation)

Learning Outcomes for This Session

• The significance and function of Articles of Association, General Terms & Conditions, and Shareholders’ Agreements
• Implementing fundamental data protection principles in a startup context
• Understanding how legal agreements can limit liability, clarify roles, and protect your business

Speakers

• Mark Meili – Partner, Prager Dreifuss AG
• Christian Schönfeld – Counsel, Prager Dreifuss
• Mohamed Hasnaoui – Associate, Prager Dreifuss

Target Audience

• Startup founders looking for legal guidance and protection from the beginning
• Early-stage entrepreneurs preparing for growth and investment opportunities
• Teams aiming to learn how to manage liability, responsibilities, and compliance risks

Registration Information

Please register online to reserve your place. Attendance is free, but a CHF 30 fee will be charged if you do not cancel at least two days prior to the event.

About Prager Dreifuss

Prager Dreifuss is a prominent Swiss law firm specializing in various areas of business law. Their startup team assists founders with all legal matters related to establishing and growing a business, including choosing the appropriate legal structure, negotiating financing rounds, and addressing employee participation and intellectual property protection.