How do founders handle NDAs, ESOPs, term sheets, and compliance questions with AI?

Founders now run NDAs through AI checkers for one-sided terms, ask AI to explain every term-sheet clause in plain English against market standard, and use curated guides plus AI chat to understand ESOP mechanics before the lawyer meeting. AI is excellent at explaining, comparing, and flagging deviations; the final signature on anything that binds equity or investors still deserves professional review. India-specific rules (ESOP perquisite tax, SEBI changes, FEMA) need India-specific sources, not generic US answers.

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