Funding & Capital Raising
Believe In The Value Of Your Product

I ran into a client this morning who told me about a difficult negotiation he’s currently having with a critical customer. The customer represents a significant portion of his startup’s revenues, but servicing the contract is so cumbersome that it […]


Funding & Capital Raising
Beware Of Your First Investor

We’re well aware of how critical it is for a startup to raise capital. I’ve yet to see a startup that can generate revenues without raising capital. This is the same for just about all small businesses besides service businesses. […]


VW Abroad
Bringing Startup Culture To Law In Brazil

A Q&A with our 2018 YLAI Fellow Fabio Cendão, an attorney and entrepreneur from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, regarding his fellowship, his work in Brazil, and his time at Vela Wood and in Dallas.


Funding & Capital Raising
Silicon Valley Review Overview

In Silicon Valley Review, we review each episode of HBO’s Silicon Valley and discuss how it applies to real startups.


Corporate Governance
Preparing for Funding Overview

Preparing For Funding is a series of Office Hours episodes about getting your company’s legal house in order before taking on funding.


Trough of Sorrow

The Trough of Sorrow is a period in the life of a startup in which the excitement of founding a startup has worn off, but before the business really hits its stride. Many startup founders experience this struggle, especially coming […]


Demo Day

Demo Day is “pitch day,” or when startups in an accelerator pitch to investors.


Funding & Capital Raising
Term Sheets 101: Convertible Debt v. Equity (Part 1)

If you’re a startup looking to raise capital, here is some of the basic language you need to know.


Funding & Capital Raising
Term Sheets 101: Convertible Debt v. Equity (Part 2)

If you’re a startup looking to raise capital, here is some of the basic language you need to know.


Funding & Capital Raising
Here’s Why Dallas Is Primed For ‘Series A’ Funding

Series A is coming in Dallas and here are three reasons why.