ScaleUp Webcast - Eight Episode Series
The Law Squared Scaleup Series is an energetic online series for founders, executives and business leaders who want to scale and look to exit with confidence.
Hosted by Law Squared’s Head of Corporate, Katie Higgins, each 15 minute episode delivers practical insights from industry experts on the challenges and opportunities that come with growth - from raising capital, building the right teams and thinking about risk and opportunity.
Whether you’re optimising your capital structure, expanding overseas, or simply laying the groundwork to grow and exit, the Law Squared Scaleup Series is your weekly bootcamp for scaling smarter, faster and stronger. Expect short, powerful lessons designed to equip you with the tools, frameworks and strategies to take your business to the next level.
Episode 1: Getting Your Corporate Structure Right with Josh Chye
Wondering when the right time is to restructure, how investors really view business structure, or which tax issues commonly trip up founders? Join us as we unpack why getting your structure right matters for growth, tax efficiency, and exit readiness and how to recognise the triggers for change before they become costly problems.
Episode 2: Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Talent with Dan Mottau
Curious about how scaling businesses attract, engage and retain top talent? Understanding how leadership capability, structure and culture evolve through growth phases is essential to sustaining momentum. Join us as we explore practical ways to strengthen employee engagement, avoid common pitfalls and build leadership teams that can turn strategy into execution.
Episode 3: Capital Raising in 2026: Private Equity and Venture Capital with Michael Spencer
Navigating today’s capital landscape requires more than a great idea it demands investor readiness. Join us as we prepare businesses for due diligence by understanding what investors are really looking for, how investor appetite has evolved, and which fundraising pathways make the most sense.
Episode 4: Taking on Debt Finance with Jodie Imam
Thinking about using debt to fuel your business growth? Knowing when debt makes sense, the types of facilities available, and how to balance it with equity is key. Join us as we explore how to know when you’re ready, how to leverage debt for growth without overexposure, and practical ways to approach lenders strategically.
Episode 5: Legal Governance That Scales with Pete Hamblin
Curious how governance can grow with your business? Knowing the right board composition, balancing compliance with agility, and figuring out how much oversight is “enough” is key. Join us as we discuss how boards evolve, how to avoid governance becoming a bottleneck, and the tools that make scalable frameworks work from day one.
Episode 6: Demystifying Valuations with Lachlan McColl
Wondering what “valuation” really means for your business? Knowing how today’s decisions shape tomorrow’s value is essential. Join us as we explore how valuation evolves as your company scales, what truly drives value beyond revenue, and the common mistakes that can hurt it. We’ll also cover how founders can reduce risk and focus on the choices that maximise value in future years.
Episode 7: Managing Risk: Legal Protections as You Scale with Claire Sundin
Protecting your business goes beyond having a great product, it demands proactive legal safeguards. Join us as we expose practical steps to minimize risk, from IP protection and essential insurance to contract terms that shield your business as it scales, including when expanding internationally. We’ll help you understand the legal protections that keep your growth on track and your exposure under control.
Episode 8: From Experience to Expansion: 10 Years of Lessons That Fuel Smarter Growth with Demetrio Zema
Unsure which lessons from the past actually drive future growth? Join us as we explore the most valuable lessons learned over 10 years in business. Highlighting what to prioritise, how to plan with purpose, and ways to avoid common missteps. We’ll give you practical strategies to help you scale with clarity, confidence, and long-term focus.
