Figuring Out: Legal Pitfalls Startups Must Avoid | Podcast #42 1 Credit
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Welcome to another eye-opening Episode of W.T.F. with Saul! This time, Saul sits down with Salene Kraemer, a seasoned business attorney, to unpack the legal essentials every business owner needs to know. In this Episode of the W.T.F. (We’re Trying to Figure Out) podcast, we speak with Salene about the key legal foundations entrepreneurs often miss. From formation to fundraising, hiring to compliance, this Episode equips listeners with the practical knowledge to avoid common mistakes and operate with confidence.
Through real-life examples and plain-English explanations, Salene breaks down what it really means to choose the right business structure, hire and fire the right way, and create legally sound contracts. You’ll also learn when compliance becomes critical and what founders need to know before accepting outside capital. Whether you're building a startup or growing a small business, this conversation offers legal insights you can use—without feeling overwhelmed.
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Don’t miss your chance to build a smarter, safer business—listen in and get legally equipped with tips you won’t find in a textbook.
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Salene is the founding principal of MAZURKRAEMER, www.mazurkraemer.com an entrepreneurial business law and consulting firm. Your go-to business confidantes, the firm offers attentive legal and business consulting services, without compromising technical skill or experience. With offices in New York, NY, Weirton, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh, PA, MAZURKRAEMER counsels entrepreneurs and small to middle market companies at every stage of the business cycle in a broad range of business transactions, particularly reorganization and general business litigation.
Salene concentrates her personal practice on Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy law, along with general business transaction work. She represents businesses and individuals in courts all over the country.
Salene earned J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and M.B.A. from West Virginia University. Salene is Board-Certified in Business Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. An active business blogger and former turnaround management consultant, she earned a Certified Turnaround Analyst designation from the Turnaround Management Association.
Salene lives in Mt. Lebanon, PA (Pittsburgh), with her 3 kids, ages 16, 15, and 7! She loves to do triathlons and travel and is passionate about empowering business owners.
As Director – Partnerships, Content Strategy, and M&A Advisory, I lead strategic initiatives at the intersection of growth, education, tax, and transaction advisory within the accounting and professional services industry.
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In the M&A and advisory space, I work closely with private equity firms, accounting leaders, and advisors to create educational resources that support practice growth, succession planning, and deal execution. Through podcasts, webinars, and curated learning experiences, my goal is to enable smarter dealmaking and build stronger professional alignment.
Additionally, I support firms in delivering high-value tax advisory content, empowering professionals to stay ahead of regulatory changes, enhance client outcomes, and develop deeper technical capabilities through modern, practical education
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