Business Partnerships: How to Structure Them, Protect Yourself, and Plan for the Unexpected – Standard Ticket – September 2026

Description

Going into business with someone else can be one of the most exciting decisions a founder makes. It can also be one of the most legally consequential. Most founders focus on the opportunity and skip the structure. This masterclass is designed to change that.

Carolyn will walk through how business partnerships actually work from a legal standpoint — ownership splits, decision-making authority, roles and responsibilities, and what happens when the relationship changes. Whether you’re considering a partnership, currently in one, or simply want to understand your options, this session provides the legal foundation that most founders never get until something goes wrong.

You’ll learn:

• How partnership structures work legally and what ownership percentages actually mean
• How to define roles, decision-making authority, and contributions before they become points of conflict
• What happens when a partner wants to exit, goes silent, or the relationship breaks down
• How entity type affects partnership structure and liability
• Questions every founder should ask before going into business with someone else