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Eric Malis

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Chief of Staff and General Counsel at Lincode
📍 Mountain View, California, United States

Eric Malis is the Chief of Staff and General Counsel at Lincode, advising emerging tech companies on growth, fundraising, and strategy. A graduate of Penn State University and The George Washington University Law School, he leverages his background to guide startups from seed to exit. Colleagues describe him as "brilliant, " "analytical, " and a "stellar advisor. "

Outside of his legal and strategic roles, Eric is passionate about education and mentorship. He is an adjunct professor at Menlo College, teaching entrepreneurship and innovation to students. He also shows a keen interest in understanding the personal journeys of business founders.

He played bass and provided backup vocals for a rock band called Smirk Douglas.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief of Staff and General Counsel
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mountain View, California, United States
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Startup Growth Strategy
As a co-founder of Talis Partners and advisor, he specializes in helping early- to mid-stage companies scale by focusing on revenue, risk management, and strategic partnerships.
AI in Manufacturing
As Chief of Staff at Lincode, an AI and IoT company, he is directly involved in using computer vision to eliminate product defects for manufacturers.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Chief of Staff and General Counsel
Lincode
11-2018 - 3-2025
Board Advisor
Lincode
9-2017
Co-Founder & Partner
Talis Partners, LLP
8-2020
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Menlo College
11-2018 - 11-2019
Vice President of Startup Innovation
BootUP Ventures
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Education
2007 - 2010
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
The George Washington University Law School
2001 - 2005
Bachelor's Degree
Penn State University
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