You can run as an LLC until you want to take outside investment or give employee stock options. Then you'll have to create a new company and transfer the IP to

You can run as an LLC until you want to take outside investment or give employee stock options. Then you'll have to create a new company and transfer the IP to it. In general it's not a problem: lots of startups start as LLCs. YC (and most serious seed investors) can even do the paperwork for you.