Rare Founders

Mon, Oct 20 · 9:30 AM BST

Startup Law 101: Avoiding F*ckups Before They Cost You

Runway East Bloomsbury | Office Space 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2SN, UK, Runway East Bloomsbury | Office Space 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SN, UK, London, GB

# ​One bad agreement can sink a startup faster than a bad pitch.

## ​About the Session

​Join us for a no-nonsense masterclass with Indira Hann, Founder of Hann Legal and seasoned General Counsel, where we uncover the legal foundations every startup needs to avoid costly mistakes. Whether you’re forming your company, signing your first contracts, or raising investment, this session is designed to help you understand the risks, protect your ideas, and build a business that’s legally ready to scale.

## ​We’ll cover:

• ​Company formation: Ltd vs LLP, and common mistakes
• ​Founders’ agreements: what needs to be in there and why it matters
• ​IP ownership: how founders accidentally lose control
• ​Basic contracts: NDAs, contractor agreements, and why paper trails are key
• ​GDPR and data handling: what founders need to care about, even early on
• ​Early risk thinking: liabilities founders ignore (e.g. personal guarantees, co-founder exits)
• ​Real-life startup legal horror stories and what to learn from them

## ​Why Attend?

​ This isn’t theory—it’s the stuff Indira has lived, fixed, and fought over across decades of legal practice. Whether you’re bootstrapping your first idea, raising your first round, or already scaling, you’ll leave with the legal awareness you need to protect your business before mistakes cost you big.

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## ​Agenda

​09:30 - 10:00: Arrivals & Networking
​​Ease into the morning with coffee & connection

​10:00 - 12:30: Live Masterclass & Q&A with Indira Hann

​12:30 - 13:30: Open Networking
​​Continue conversations, share insights, and unwind.

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## ​Who is Indira Hann?

​**Indira Hann** is a Cambridge-trained lawyer and seasoned Fractional General Counsel, with over 20 years of experience advising high-growth companies, scale-ups, and international brands. Having cut her teeth at Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance, Indira has since held senior legal leadership roles across technology, hospitality, fashion, fintech, and deep tech.
​From negotiating multi-million-dollar deals with the likes of British Airways and the US Department of Defence, to restructuring global fashion businesses and advising on funding rounds, Indira has seen the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of startup legal challenges. Today, through her firm Hann Legal, she helps founders and early-stage teams build solid legal foundations, avoid costly mistakes, and scale with confidence.

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​​​​​What to sponsor the event and get exposure with hundreds of businesses? Please email fraya@rarefounders.com

​​​​A Huge Thanks to our Partners!

​​Childcare Partner

​​​Em & Drew will provide on-site pop-up childcare services during our event for free, creating inclusive environments where parents can focus and participate without the challenges of coordinating childcare. Their services offer a safe, nurturing space for children, allowing parents to engage, network, and thrive.

​Safety Partner

​​​Safespace Plus will help foster an environment of safety and empowerment with our Code of Conduct & incident reporting system, giving our attendees a secure platform to voice any concerns and ensuring that everyone feels heard and valued.

​Venue Partner

​​Runway East is a dynamic venue partner offering a variety of flexible event spaces across London and Bristol, ideal for meetings, workshops, and networking events. Their locations feature modern amenities such as AV equipment, high-speed Wi-Fi, and on-site support, ensuring a seamless experience for hosts and attendees alike. Trusted by companies like Airbnb, Unilever, and Tech Nation, Runway East provides vibrant, well-connected spaces that foster creativity and collaborat

Wed, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM GMT

Open Mic Pitching & Networking - Halloween Special

Blue Marlin Ibiza London, 45 Curtain Rd, London, GB

​👻 Rare Founders Halloween Open Mic Pitch Night 🎃

​We’re back from the crypt with a spooky twist on our legendary open mic pitching and networking night. This time, it’s fangs, founders, and frightfully good pitches!

​💀 What to expect:

​Every 20–30 minutes, 5–6 brave founders will be summoned at random to pitch their business in just 1 minute.

​Go over the time limit… and beware 👀 the water guns are locked, loaded, and ready to strike.

​Dress to kill (literally) costumes welcome, but not required. Although, there will be a competition and for the best costume. Top 3 will get guaranteed meeting with one of our investor partners.

​A night of unfiltered networking, wickedly sharp ideas, and startup spirits rising from the shadows.

​🕒 Agenda

6:00–7:00 PM — Arrival & Creepy Connections
7:00–7:30 PM — Welcome & 1st Pitch Round
7:30–8:00 PM — Spooky Networking
8:00–8:30 PM — 2nd Pitch Round
8:30–9:00 PM — Networking Potions & Brews
9:00–9:30 PM — 3rd Pitch Round
9:30–10:00 PM — Final Haunting of Networking
(If the spirits allow, we may unleash a 4th round...)

​This isn’t just another startup event, it’s where the UK founder scene gets a supernatural glow-up. Expect high-energy pitches, monster-sized networking, and a community vibe that’s pure magic.

​Whether you’re a seasoned founder, an investor hunting for your next unicorn, or just curious to join the cauldron of ideas. Don’t miss this wickedly good night.

​Come for the scares. Stay for the startup magic.

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​​👉 Spots are limited—sign up now.

​​By joining the event, you’re allowing us to capture and share some of the great moments! Photos and videos taken may be used later to showcase our community and for marketing, helping us make future events even better.​​​​

​Interested in more startup events in London? Sign up for our weekly newsletter on top handpicked startup events in London for founders and investors. See more details here.

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## ​​​​What to sponsor the event and get exposure with hundreds of businesses? Please email fraya@rarefounders.com

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## ​​​A Huge Thanks to our Partners!

## ​​Safety Partner

​Safespace Plus will help foster an environment of safety and empowerment with our Code of Conduct & incident reporting system, giving our attendees a secure platform to voice any concerns and ensuring that everyone feels heard and valued.

## Venue Partner

​​​​​Blue Marlin Ibiza London 🏙️ - a private members' club offering a mix of luxury and creativity. Located in Shoreditch, it features a rooftop pool, restaurant, workspace, club, gym, and spa. Members can enjoy exclusive events, DJ sets, and a sophisticated ambience, creating a unique day-to-night experience in the heart of London. Want to join and save on joining fees? Use this link to apply.

Thu, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM GMT

Startup Run

The Green Park, Green Park, SW1A 1AA, UK, London, GB

# NETWORK AND RUN EVERY 2nd THURSDAY, SAME TIME, SAME PLACE

​Join our Bi-Weekly Startup Run every 2nd Thursday at Green Park for a refreshing 5k run. It's a perfect way to network with founders, investors, and the broader startup community, while keeping fit. Post-run, we gather at a local pub to unwind and continue networking over drinks.

• ​5k run through the scenic Green Park.
• ​Open to all levels of fitness.
• ​Post-run socializing at a nearby pub.

​Networking Opportunities
​Unique chance to network with peers in a relaxed, healthy setting.

​Target Audience

​Founders, investors, and anyone in the startup ecosystem looking for networking with a twist.

# ​Please also join our Whatsapp group for this event where we share all the updates on the day https://chat.whatsapp.com/G15wUEi1oKU8enJchKpTuX

​Videos from some of our past runs:
​https://www.tiktok.com/@rarefounders/video/7327352967558909217
​https://www.tiktok.com/@rarefounders/video/7390514175488871713
​https://www.tiktok.com/@rarefounders/video/7343926449331572000

Wed, Nov 12 · 5:30 PM GMT

Open Mic Pitching and Networking

Fox@ExCel, Warehouse K, Hotel ibis London Excel Docklands, Excel Centre, 2 Western Gateway, London E16 1DR, London, GB

​​Where Big Ideas Meet Bold Energy

​London’s most electric founder night is back — and if you’ve been, you already know the vibe.
​Rare Founders is hosting a special Open Mic Pitching & Networking Night straight after The Business Show — one of the UK’s largest free events for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders, happening on 12–13 November.

​Our very own Vasily will be speaking on stage on the 12th, and what better way to round off the day than bringing everyone together for a drink, some real talk, and a few unforgettable pitches?
​Whether you’ve been exploring The Business Show all day or you’re just joining us for the evening, this is your chance to connect, unwind, and meet new global friends in the UK startup community.

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​💡 Register for your free Business Show tickets through our partnered link click here, and make sure to stick around for the Rare Founders Open Mic — trust us, you won’t want to miss it.

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​Here’s how it works:
​🎯 Every 20–30 minutes, 5–6 founders are randomly picked to pitch their startup in 1 minute. 💦 Go over the time limit? Our water guns are ready. (Yes, seriously.) 🤝 In between, the room lights up with conversations, deals, and serendipitous connections.
​This isn’t a stiff, suit-and-tie kind of night. This is raw, real, and ridiculously fun, a space where ideas take flight, and founders find their tribe.
​The venue is the hottest spot to be after The Business Show — while we’ll have our own private space for the Open Mic, you’ll also be able to roam the bar and mingle with over 700 other guests between sessions.

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​Agenda

​17:30 - 18:30: Arrival
​18:30: Welcome Speech
​18:40- 18:55: Pitching Session 1
​18:55 - 19:25: Networking
​19:25 - 19:45: Pitching Session 2
​19:45 - 20:15: Networking
​20:15 - 20:30: Pitching Session 3
​20:30 - 21:00: Networking
​21:00 - 21:15: Pitching Session 4
​21:15 - 22:00: Networking

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​​👉 Spots are limited—sign up now.
​​By joining the event, you’re allowing us to capture and share some of the great moments! Photos and videos taken may be used later to showcase our community and for marketing, helping us make future events even better.​​​​

***

Interested in more startup events in London? Sign up for our weekly newsletter on top handpicked startup events in London for founders and investors. See more details here.

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## ​​​​What to sponsor the event and get exposure with hundreds of businesses? Please email fraya@rarefounders.com

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## ​​​A Huge Thanks to our Sponsors & Partners!

## ​Sponsor

​**Sprinto** is the compliance automation platform built to keep fast-growing startups secure, audit-ready, and ahead of the curve. From SOC 2 to ISO 27001, Sprinto makes meeting global security standards effortless—so founders can focus on scaling, not stressing over paperwork. Trusted by hundreds of modern companies, Sprinto turns compliance into a growth advantage.

## ​Safety Partner

​​**Safespace Plus **will help foster an environment of safety and empowerment with our Code of Conduct & incident reporting system, giving our attendees a secure platform to voice any concerns and ensuring that everyone feels heard and valued.

## ​Venue Partner

​​​​**The Fox** is the ultimate Shoreditch hotspot for big ideas and bold conversations. With its vibrant three-storey space, stylish interiors, and buzzing atmosphere, it sets the perfect stage for founders and investors to connect. Whether you’re pitching, networking, or just soaking in the energy, The Fox brings the perfect mix of charm and edge to every event.