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Episode Synopsis
Ever been frustrated with the complexities of legal tasks in your startup? This episode is for you.
This week we welcome Patrick Rogers, co-founder and CEO of Clara, who is transforming legal services for startups.
Patrick’s journey from corporate lawyer to startup founder highlights the need for accessible legal solutions tailored for venture-backed businesses.
While sharing how Clara went from an idea to a global enterprise, Patrick discusses why founders should deeply care about the problems they aim to solve and make transparency with customers a fundamental principle.
The episode also explores how to simplify complex legal frameworks and the benefits of registering businesses internationally.
You'll hear about the strategic value of legal expertise, the power of robust networks and partnerships, and the intricacies of scaling a business across multiple countries.
Tune in now! Patrick’s insights provide practical advice for navigating the legal landscape and aiming for growth.
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This episode is brought to you by Metavolve.
Metavolve is a team of focused experts committed to helping entrepreneurs like you scale their businesses successfully. Reach out to our team to learn more: https://metavolve.co/
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00:00 Intro
02:55 Welcomes
03:28 What is Clara?
05:26 Patrick's Background
08:18 Productising Legal Services
13:00 First Year of Clara
20:54 Clara's First Few Customers
24:03 Initial Team and Key Roles
28:54 Being Transparent During Building
31:50 Patrick's Unique Approach To Being A First Time Founder
36:20 Clara's Fundraising
39:57 Founder Passion For The Business
45:58 Brought To You By Metavolve
47:20 Getting Into Techstars Accelerator
50:56 Learnings From Techstars
53:53 How Techstars Accelerated Clara's Growth
57:50 Post-Techstars Growth
1:04:49 Partnerships & Networking
1:14:50 Acquiring A Business As A Start-Up
1:19:55 Making The Product Sticky
1:25:00 Geographical Expansion
1:32:43 Future Of Clara
1:34:04 Significance Of Dubai
1:36:17 Outro
This week we welcome Patrick Rogers, co-founder and CEO of Clara, who is transforming legal services for startups.
Patrick’s journey from corporate lawyer to startup founder highlights the need for accessible legal solutions tailored for venture-backed businesses.
While sharing how Clara went from an idea to a global enterprise, Patrick discusses why founders should deeply care about the problems they aim to solve and make transparency with customers a fundamental principle.
The episode also explores how to simplify complex legal frameworks and the benefits of registering businesses internationally.
You'll hear about the strategic value of legal expertise, the power of robust networks and partnerships, and the intricacies of scaling a business across multiple countries.
Tune in now! Patrick’s insights provide practical advice for navigating the legal landscape and aiming for growth.
---
This episode is brought to you by Metavolve.
Metavolve is a team of focused experts committed to helping entrepreneurs like you scale their businesses successfully. Reach out to our team to learn more: https://metavolve.co/
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To support The Founder Files:
🔔 Subscribe and turn post notifications on
⭐ Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts
💭 Share your thoughts on Linkedin and tag Cameron Coutts
🔗 Connect with Patrick:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/progers1/
🔗 Connect with Cameron:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefounderfilespodcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-metavolve/
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00:00 Intro
02:55 Welcomes
03:28 What is Clara?
05:26 Patrick's Background
08:18 Productising Legal Services
13:00 First Year of Clara
20:54 Clara's First Few Customers
24:03 Initial Team and Key Roles
28:54 Being Transparent During Building
31:50 Patrick's Unique Approach To Being A First Time Founder
36:20 Clara's Fundraising
39:57 Founder Passion For The Business
45:58 Brought To You By Metavolve
47:20 Getting Into Techstars Accelerator
50:56 Learnings From Techstars
53:53 How Techstars Accelerated Clara's Growth
57:50 Post-Techstars Growth
1:04:49 Partnerships & Networking
1:14:50 Acquiring A Business As A Start-Up
1:19:55 Making The Product Sticky
1:25:00 Geographical Expansion
1:32:43 Future Of Clara
1:34:04 Significance Of Dubai
1:36:17 Outro
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