Innovating Legal Services for Startups with NEXT's Anthony Millin

In this Interview, we meet Anthony Millin who is the Founder and Co-Chair of Next powered by Shulman Rogers, an Innovative Legal Services Platform for startups, based in Washington, D.C. Next is dedicated to providing legal services tailored to the unique needs of early-stage startups and emerging growth companies.

ONE-LINER:

"Next is an innovative and nationally award-winning new model for delivering legal services to early-stage startup and emerging growth companies."

Pitch/Reverse Pitch:

Don’t miss Anthony's Overview of Next and its innovative legal services model, which you can find on the video from [2:56] to [3:28].

Discussion:

After the overview, we discuss:

• The importance of setting up the right legal foundation for startups, including intellectual property protection, entity formation, and compliance.
• The challenges startups face when transitioning from solution development to market readiness, particularly in the water technology space.
• The unique benefits of Next’s fixed-price legal service packages, which offer predictability and alignment with startup needs.

Insights:

At [19:35], Anthony highlights the significance of connecting startups with the right people and resources at the right time, emphasizing the value of an ecosystem that supports de-risking and growth.

Advice:

At [30:54], Anthony shares his advice for startups, stressing the importance of perseverance and surrounding yourself with the right people to navigate the ups and downs of building a company.