Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)

An Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) is a temporary role at a venture firm or incubator where an operator explores ideas, vets opportunities, or supports portfolio companies, often with a path to founding or leading a new venture. Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) arrangements can include comp, carry, or investment rights, and Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) roles are used to deepen thesis development and sourcing.

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Ryan Roberts Startup Lawyer
Ryan Roberts is a startup lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising on venture financings and M&A transactions totaling more than $1 billion. He is the author of the Amazon bestselling startup law book Acceleration.