Michael Grantmyre, Partner at Osler. The Tech Lawyer

In a recent Between Meetings episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Grantmyre, a Partner at Osler. During our conversation, we delved into various topics, including his role in the community, his passion for startups, Osler's packages designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs, and the reasons behind his move from Toronto to Calgary. Michael also shared common mistakes that startups make and offered valuable advice.

Takeaways:

• Always be more than just a lawyer.
• I really view my role as a community builder and ecosystem supporter; law is the way I contribute to that.
• This is an Osler client; we have seen this type of stuff a thousand times before.
• There is no startup in the world that can afford the legal fees from day one.
• Talking to a lawyer or accountant should not always be a question of whether I can afford it.
• We owe it to our clients to adopt AI.
• Collaboration and openness, among other things, are a secret source that makes those gears start to turn.
• Build a community around you.
• People will say they would rather invest in a bad business with great founders than in a great business with bad founders.

Michael Grantmyre is a tech lawyer, a biz dev guy, a wanna-be skier, an outdoors enthusiast, a cyclist, a soccer player, and a tech geek. As a Partner at Osler, Michael works with tech companies that are starting out, and those that are well-established, to advise on a range of corporate matters to add every bit of value possible for their day-to-day business and legal needs.

Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews featuring industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. In these interviews, we delve into the latest trends and developments in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, catching our guests between meetings in a car ride across town. Along the way, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success. Each interview is packed with valuable information and inspiration for anyone looking to make an impact in the tech and innovation world.

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