Event | Legal & Tax Insights for Founders 2026

This two-day format, hosted by TUM Venture Labs and Osborne Clarke, is designed to help founders navigate key legal and tax challenges throughout the startup lifecycle.

Join us for expert insights on topics such as setting up your startup, startup financing and term sheets, workforce organization and flexible hiring models, as well as tax pitfalls, employee participation programs, privacy, intellectual property, and the impact of AI.

Designed for entrepreneurs and professionals, the program combines practical guidance, interactive discussions, and valuable networking opportunities, offering a comprehensive overview of the legal and tax considerations relevant to growing innovative businesses.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with legal experts and fellow founders for two days of inspiring insights and practical takeaways.

Agenda

Friday, 16 October 2026

10:00 - 10:15: Welcoming by Philipp Gerbert (TUM Venture Labs)

10:15 - 11:15: Setting-up your startup by Dr. Jana Bertus

11:15 - 11:30: Coffee break

11:30 - 12:45: Startup financing and term sheet by Dr. Jana Bertus

12:45 - 13:45: Lunch break

13:45 - 14:30: Workforce organization by André Braig

14:30 - 15:00: Flexible hiring setups by André Braig

15:00 - 16:00: AI & privacy by Dr. Florian Eisenmenger

16:00 - 18:00: Get together

Saturday, 17 October 2026

10:00 - 10:45: Tax pitfalls in the early days and over the startup lifecycle by Ann-Kristin Lochmann

10:45 - 11:30: Employee participation programs & late onboarding of co-founders by Ann-Kristin Lochmann

11:30 - 11:50: Coffee break

11:50 - 12:30: IP essentials for start-ups by Dr. Marius Tillwich

12:30 - 13:15: Unraveling AI and intellectual property by Dr. Marius Tillwich

13:15 - 13:45: Final Q&A session and goodbye

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