Fringe Legal

In this episode of Fringe Legal, host Abhijat Saraswat interviews Nnamdi Emelifeonwu and Feargus MacDaeid, co-founders of legal tech startup Definely.Key Takeaways: Definely creates software plugins to simplify drafting, reviewing, and analyzing legal contracts in Microsoft Word using AI/ML. The idea originated from Feargus' need as a blind lawyer to access information in documents more easily. They validated demand with a scrappy prototype and early pilots despite its flaws. After leaving law firm jobs, their mission-driven approach focuses on access, efficiency, and transparency. Their blueprint for innovation includes launching an MVP, inclusive design thinking, gathering user feedback, and carefully leveraging AI. Maintaining ethics and reputation is central, not rushing new technology to market. When solving problems for underserved groups, solutions often benefit everyone. A framework for evaluating AI: accuracy and understanding real-world impacts. Connect with Nnamdi EmelifeonwuConnect with Feargus Ma