Bio

Doug Ramler focus is on helping entrepreneurs, managers and boards build their companies. He advises high-growth start-up and emerging companies on business formation, technology commercialization, finance, governance, contracts and strategic matters. With 30 years of experience, Doug is able to identify strategic priorities and solve problems. His legal advice is shaped by his own experiences as a co-founder of a software company, and as a director, officer and advisor to numerous early-stage ventures. Entrepreneurs in industries including software, e-commerce, hardware, biotech and health care rely on Doug to assist in forming and capitalizing their companies and advising on their structure, funding and operations. He has experience helping companies grow through angel investments, crowdfunding, venture capital, private debt and equity placements, and public offerings. Doug also advises emerging company management and boards on governance and assists with contract negotiations and preparations involving licensing, services, distribution, employment and compensation.