Fred Pinto (Pinto Legal, Fit To Exit) has been an IP, technology, and transactional lawyer and entrepreneur, focusing on the needs of founders, for over 15 years. He holds honor degrees in civil and common law from the University of Ottawa, graduate law degrees in international law from Leiden University, and comparative law from McGill University.

He’s been an editor and writer for leading peer-reviewed law journals, and has lectured on IP and technology law topics at McGill University Law School – where he was named Meredith Memorial scholar in IP law – at Recording Arts Canada, and for continuing legal education courses in Canada and the US. He’s also been a featured speaker for leading thought leadership organizations, such as the Lord Reading Law Society and the International Economic Forum for the Americas.

Matteen, the founder of Matteen Advisory & Solutions, has been working with Fred to help enhance his practice, with high-level business, marketing and hiring consulting. Fred says that he can always rely on Matteen’s knowledge, expertise and genuine care in every challenge he faces.