How We Started Legora

Business Development & Strategy - The company aimed to partner with a leading Swedish law firm to integrate AI into their operations [1] - The company recognized the need to demonstrate the value of AI to a skeptical audience, particularly after previous AI implementations in law fell short of expectations [3] - The company gained access to the law firm's innovation lab, indicating a structured approach to welcoming and integrating new technologies [4] - The company adopted a strategy of direct engagement with law firm employees to gather feedback and refine their AI demo [6] Product Development & Market Validation - The company initially lacked a fully developed product, operating as a "preede company" [2] - The company focused on building a demo ("Leia") to showcase the potential of AI in law [6] - The company used direct observation of user interactions with the demo to identify key areas of interest and need [6] Challenges & Resource Constraints - The company faced initial skepticism towards AI from the law firm's managing partner [3] - The company operated with limited resources, including a small team and a basic workspace [4][5] - The company employees worked long hours to develop and refine their AI demo [5]