Danny Minutillo
Startups · Contracts · Corporate · M&A · IP & SaaS
California
CA
"Very professional and detailed"
About
He's worked with clients across a wide range of industries, from early-stage founders getting their first entity set up to established companies handling complex transactions and internal restructuring. He's also represented larger organizations including Google, Meta, Twitter, Dropbox, and Mozilla, which gives him a… read more practical understanding of how legal decisions scale as companies grow.
Clients typically come to Danny when they want someone who is responsive, straightforward, and able to handle both the legal details and the bigger picture of how a decision impacts their business.
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"We came to Danny with a question we needed a definitive answer on, not a range of possibilities. He gave us one, in writing, with the reasoning laid out so we could follow how he got there. He took our follow-up questions seriously rather than brushing them off, and where one of our assumptions turned out not to be required, he told us so instead of building around it. Clear, direct, and willing to say when there's nothing to do. We'd hire him again."
"Danny was easy to work with, responsive, and met an aggressive deadline I set. I would definitely recommend him to others."
"Danny was a pleasure to work with. He took his time understanding my situation and went above and beyond. I’d highly recommend Danny to anyone seeking good counsel."
"It was awesome working with Danny. He's very professional, communicates well, and genuinely cares about both his work and our business. Before beginning any work or seeking approval, he took the time to understand our business. It was a pleasure working with him."
"Danny has been a pleasure to work with on our wedding venue contract. He explains things clearly and meets deadlines. I will definitely work with him again."
"Thank you for walking me through the process of starting my new software business in a thorough yet efficient manner."
Work History
NAV Robotics
General Counsel
Feb 2022 - Mar 2026
Handled core legal matters including SAFEs and equity financing with investors and advisors. Drafted partnership and city pilot agreements for autonomous deployments. Created terms of service, privacy policies, and commercial contracts, and developed intellectual property strategy.
Amplify AI
General Counsel
Feb 2018 - Jan 2022
Handled core legal matters including entity formation, equity agreements, SaaS terms of service, privacy policies, intellectual property ownership, and commercial contracts with partners and customers.
Minutillo APLC
Associate
Jan 2014 - Jan 2018
• Represented companies including Google, Meta, Twitter, and Dropbox on commercial contracts and software licensing matters.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated agreements, including government procurement contracts.
• Developed contract templates and compliance protocols to streamline procurement workflows and reduce risk.