Joel Espelien
Principal at Espelien Legal PLLC
Joel Espelien is Principal at Espelien Legal PLLC and a Limited Partner at Founders' Co-op. He specializes in advising private tech companies on investments and M&A, with expertise in strategy, start-ups, spin-outs, angel and VC financing, corporate partnerships, intellectual property, and mobile media.
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Espelien Legal PLLC Principal 2013–present · current
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Founders' Co-op Limited Partner 2011–present · current
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Corum Group Ltd. Executive Vice President 2024, Executive Director 2018–2024, Vice President 2017–2024 · past
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Kitt.ai Senior Advisor 2016–2024 · past
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Rogue Rovers Investor and Advisor 2016–2024 · past
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Matcherino.com Investor and Advisor 2015–2024 · past
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NeuLion Inc Advisor 2015–2024 · past
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Ratio LLC Advisor 2015–2016 · past
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DivX, LLC Senior Advisor 2014–2015 · past
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Feniks Inc. Virtual General Counsel & VP of Corporate Development 2014–2024 · past
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Law Without Walls Start-up advisor 2014 · past
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640 Labs Board Member 2013–2014 · past
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Karmel Capital LLC Senior Advisor 2013–2024 · past
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Snaptracs, Inc. Senior Advisor 2013–2015 · past
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The Diffusion Group Senior Analyst and Advisor 2013–2024 · past
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IQ Engines Board Member 2012–2013 · past
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Socedo Advisor 2012–2024 · past
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Balance Financial Senior Advisor and Angel Investor 2011–2013 · past
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BizeeBee Inc. Advisor and Angel Investor 2011–2014 · past
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Techstars Mentor 2011–2024 · past
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The Founder Institute Mentor 2011–2024 · past
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Savelli Genève Advisor and Angel Investor 2010–2016 · past
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PacketVideo Corporation Chief Business Officer and Senior Vice President of Strategy 1999–2012, General Counsel 1999–2012 · past
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Cooley Godward Kronish LLP Associate Attorney, Information Technology Group 1996–1999 · past
Education
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Duke University School of Law J.D., Law · 1993–1996
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Duke University Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law · 1993–1996
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St. Olaf College Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish, Germany and Political Science · 1989–1993
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St. John's Preparatory School High School · 1985–1989
Organizations
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Espelien Legal PLLC Principal 2013–present · current
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Founders' Co-op Limited Partner 2011–present · current
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Corum Group Ltd. Executive Vice President 2024, Executive Director 2018–2024, Vice President 2017–2024 · past
Education
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Duke University School of Law J.D., Law · 1993–1996
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Duke University Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law · 1993–1996
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St. Olaf College Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish, Germany and Political Science · 1989–1993
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St. John's Preparatory School High School · 1985–1989
