About us
This group is for Tech Startups & Online Entrepreneurs in San Diego. We meet frequently to discuss online business strategies, marketing, the startup scene in San Diego, and what we can do to work together to drive our businesses forward.
We like to have fun, meet people, and learn. If you're a hungry entrepreneur, this group is for you.
Upcoming events
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Top 10 Contract Mistakes That Can Sink Your AI Startup
Snell & Wilmer, 3611 Valley Center Drive, Suite 500, San Diego, CA, USAs AI startups scale, contracts become a critical part of protecting intellectual property, technology, and commercial relationships. In this session, Snell & Wilmer attorneys Eli Mansour and Monique Torres will walk through the top 10 contract mistakes that can sink your startup, with a focus on the unique challenges facing AI and emerging technology companies.
You will learn:
• How to structure NDAs to protect proprietary technology and trade secrets, and mistakes that can undermine enforceability
• Why IP assignment agreements with founders, employees, and contractors are essential—and pitfalls to avoid, including institutional entanglements
• Key provisions for employment and contractor agreements, including assignment grants and required statutory language
• How to structure proof-of-concept and evaluation agreements to prevent IP leakage and unintended rights transfers
• Best practices for customer and commercial agreements, including warranties, liability caps, and IP protections
• Common licensing mistakes, including poorly defined scope and unclear derivative rights
• Practical steps to strengthen contracts and reduce risk ahead of fundraising and diligence1 attendee
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