

by SuLe
Your team can be your biggest competitive advantage or your most expensive mistake.
Early-stage hiring decisions, equity splits, and incentive structures have long-term consequences that most founders only discover when it's too late to fix them easily.
In this session, Patricia Wing (SuLe) and Sam Simpson (FounderCatalyst) break down how to build a team structure that attracts the right people, keeps them motivated, and protects the business as you grow. 🚀
This session is candid, practical, and grounded in real founder experience - not HR theory.
📑 What we'll cover:
How to attract co-founders, advisors, NEDs, and early employees and what to offer themEquity and share option schemes: what works, what founders get wrong, and how to keep your cap table cleanVesting agreements and why they're non-negotiable from day oneThe legal foundations of co-founder agreements - responsibilities, decision-making, and exit mechanisms
📑 Who should attend:
Founders building or refining their founding teamAnyone planning their next key hireFounders thinking about how to reward early contributorsTeams looking to structure equity and incentives effectively
Sam Simpson is a startup funding specialist and Co-founder of FounderCatalyst, with deep expertise in SEIS, share schemes, and founder equity across all stages. FounderCatalyst helps founders navigate funding and equity structures with confidence.
Patricia Wing is a second-time founder and qualified corporate lawyer who has helped hundreds of startups structure their teams, agreements, and equity the right way. SuLe is a legal platform built for founders - law firm quality at startup prices. Self-serve templates, an AI contract editor, and on-demand lawyers from top London firms, all in one place.
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How to Build Your Team Without Destroying the Business is a free independent taking place on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at a venue to be announced. This independent is organised by SuLe. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. The event runs for approximately 1 hour.
Join this independent over 1 hour for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.
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