Kristina Subbotina

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For over 8 years, Kristina has worked as a corporate lawyer, including roles at Cooley and two venture-backed startups. She has represented some of the world's most innovative startups and top-tier venture funds, covering everything from formation and financing to compliance, day-to-day operations, and exits. She is admitted to practice law in California and New York.

Besides being a corporate lawyer, Kristina shares legal & wellness tips for founders on social media. Her legal experience gives her a unique skill set and deep understanding of the startup world, which she uses to help drive success for forward-thinking companies.

When she's not advising startups and investors or creating content, Kristina enjoys yoga, meditation, dancing, and reading. Her favorite books are The Power of Now and Dune.

All about SAFEs

When it comes to raising venture funding, startups have several popular instruments at their disposal: SAFEs, convertible notes, and NVCA documents for priced equity rounds. In this post, we’ll dive deep into SAFEs.
Kristina Subbotina
November 20, 2024

$10 million mistake: how the lack of a consulting agreement led to a startup's shutdown 👇

A startup founder hired a developer without a contract. When the developer claimed IP ownership and sued, investors fled, and the startup collapsed. Learn how to protect your venture with proper consulting agreements.
Kristina Subbotina
November 14, 2024
Startups

The BOIR Filing Requirements for Startups

Did you know that new FinCEN regulations are likely to affect your company's compliance requirements?
Kristina Subbotina
February 12, 2024
Investors

The Ultimate Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Checklist for Startups and Their Investors

Below is a checklist to assist you in conducting a preliminary audit of the stock's status.
Kristina Subbotina
April 25, 2024
Startups

Missed the 83(b) Election Deadline? Here's What You Can Do

One of the critical elements of compensating early-stage employees and founders is to understand Section 83(b) of the tax code on founders’ shares (aka restricted stock)
Kristina Subbotina
June 12, 2024
Startups

Should Non-US Taxpayers Make an 83(b) Election?

The 83(b) election is a crucial consideration for many startup founders and employees who receive stock subject to vesting. But what about non-US taxpayers? Let's explore this complex issue.
Kristina Subbotina
July 17, 2024