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This ex-Y Combinator lawyer thinks startups are overpaying for legal work — and he's got a plan
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Melia Russell
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At Y Combinator, Mitch Duncombe saw founders spend an astonishing amount of money on lawyers. His new startup dares to take on Big Law.
Vector Legal raised $5.19M combining software + attorneys to cut startup legal costs; founded by ex-Y Combinator counsel Duncombe. Hybrid law firm model signals shift in founder finance: DIY routine work + expert counsel for bet-the-company deals reduce burn and legal overhead.
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This ex-Y Combinator lawyer thinks startups are overpaying for legal work — and he's got a plan
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Melia Russell
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