Daniel Rizzi

Founder & startup lawyer, DiMinno Rizzi

Startup lawTorontoOn TechTO stages since 2022

Daniel Rizzi is a Toronto startup lawyer and founder of DiMinno Rizzi, a boutique business-law firm serving founders in software, fintech, crypto, biotech and AI. He previously worked at one of Canada's largest tech law firms, taught himself to code in 2020, and co-founded We-Watch, a public-safety reporting app where he serves as general counsel.

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TECHTO45:19

Insider HustleStruggz: Tips from a Startup Lawyer

TechTO · July 2022

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In their words

If an advisor says, 'oh, absolutely no share vesting,' I'd maybe see that as a bit of a red flag.

TechTO, Jul 2022 · watch at 11:53 ↗

Share vesting is a great way to make sure you're getting the value before somebody has that definitive piece of your company.

TechTO, Jul 2022 · watch at 12:13 ↗

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What is Daniel Rizzi known for?

He is a Toronto startup lawyer and founder of the boutique firm DiMinno Rizzi, advising founders on incorporation, co-founder agreements, share vesting and fundraising.

What does Daniel Rizzi do now?

He runs DiMinno Rizzi's business-law practice and is co-founder and general counsel of We-Watch, a public-safety reporting app.

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