What tech founders get wrong about risk and how to fix it early

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Building a tech business means products and sales come first, but getting your legal, financial and people foundations correct early often prevents major headaches later.

Join Gravita Tech Sector Lead, Ben Chernoff, Ethiqs Legal’s Commercial, IT and Tech Director, Vicky Grobbelaar, and Claremont Consulting Director, Mark Baker, as they share practical insights on the key pitfalls that can catch founders out if not addressed early. The panel will be chaired by Gemma McLaughlin, Audit Director at Gravita.

In this one-hour session, we’ll cover:

How to set up your legal framework with future growth in mind
What good financial control looks like from the start
Why getting your first hires right matters more than you think

If you’re building momentum and want to make sure your business is set up for long-term success, this session is for you.

Speakers:

Ben Chernoff

Partner, Regional Lead

Ben leads Gravita’s Essex office, and has been in the accountancy industry for well over a decade, advising clients from start up phase, right through to listing and beyond.

As well as supporting his tech clients on the day to running of their businesses, Ben’s clients typically require support on R&D, EIS, EMI, business plans, cash flow forecasting and cash management.

Ben plays a key strategic role in helping his clients plan for the future and supporting them throughout that journey, particularly within the fintech, medtech and sustainability arenas. Ben also specialises in supporting small and medium sized businesses, particularly those within the tech, property and recruitment sectors.

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Gemma McLaughlin

Director, Audit

Gemma is an experienced Audit Director and Chartered Accountant, having qualified in 2011 in her hometown of Derry, Northern Ireland. Since relocating to London in 2013, she has developed a wide-ranging audit practice that includes professional services, media and advertising, retail and manufacturing, recruitment, and technology. Her work spans FRS 102, IFRS, FCA-regulated entities, group audits, and consolidations.

Gemma is also closely involved in business development. She enjoys meeting prospective clients, learning about their businesses, and representing the Gravita team to help established growth businesses across a range of sectors.

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Vicky Grobbelaar

Commercial, IT and Tech Director - Ethiqs Legal

Vicky Grobbelaar is the founder of Ethiqs Legal, a boutique legal consultancy specialising in technology law. With over 23 years of experience in the legal sector, Vicky has worked both in-house and in practice with some of the world’s leading technology companies. Her global expertise spans across Europe, the UK and South Africa, advising businesses at every stage, from start-ups to multinational corporations.

Vicky’s extensive background includes supporting technology-driven businesses and she is passionate about making legal documents accessible and empowering businesses by drafting plain language contracts that foster transparency and control.

With a career rooted in high-level in-house roles, Vicky has developed a deep understanding of the tech industry’s legal challenges, making her a trusted advisor for companies navigating complex legal landscapes.

Mark Baker

Founder and Director - Claremont Consulting

Mark is the Founder and Director of Claremont Consulting (a global Talent Solutions Consultancy) with offices in London, Germany, Sweden, Hong Kong and Mexico.

Voted by Best Companies as the No1 Best Small Company To Work For in the UK, the company builds long term relationships to advise, help and enable businesses to scale and grow by providing Staffing, Talent Solutions and Executive Search services and ensuring that both clients and candidates are getting a world class service every single day.

He also provides business advice and mentoring to SMEs, Start-up/Scale-Up and Enterprise clients on growth, hiring and expansion, all built on the firm foundations of trust, professionalism and partnership