Vivek Boray

Vivek Boray is a seasoned startup lawyer, advisor, and mentor with 15+ years of experience in Silicon Valley, New York, and globally. He has worked with teams ranging from "2 people in a garage" to multinational corporations, providing corporate and commercial assistance. Vivek has a passion for advising companies looking to go global, and he has worked with teams from around the world. He has a solid educational background, including studying LL.M. Law at the University of London and Doctor of Law at Indiana University, cum laude. Vivek has worked with top tech law firms, including Norton Rose Fulbright, Bracewell, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.

Vivek serves as Founder/Partner at De Franceschi & Associates, a startup/tech-focused boutique law firm that provides corporate, securities, and commercial assistance to scaling startup technology companies and investors worldwide. He also served as Director at Slingshot Agency at Slingshot Festival of Music, Electronic Art, and Tech, as well as Entrepreneur in Residence at WeWork Labs. Vivek is also a former Resident DJ at boxout.fm, and his expertise includes business affairs/partnerships, counsel, and member of board of directors.