

Why I had everything to lose on this startup.
In this episode of Startup Theatre, we sit down with Sam Kidd, co-founder and CEO of Lawvu, the pioneering legal operations platform that's transforming how in-house legal teams operate around the globe. Sam shares the journey of turning a bold idea from Tauranga, New Zealand in to a global SaaS company trusted by enterprise legal departments worldwide.
We dive into:
The pain points in legal ops that inspired Lawvu
Lessons learned scaling a startup in a niche (and often overlooked) industry
The mental resilience needed to lead through hypergrowth and headwinds
Why building company culture and customer trust go hand-in-hand
The future of legal tech and where Lawvu is headed next
Whether you're an early-stage founder, a SaaS junkie, or just love hearing how great ideas become global businesses, this one’s packed with insights you don’t want to miss.
🎧 Tune in now – and take notes. Sam doesn’t hold back.
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