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 […]
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. […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Here’s Why Dallas Is Primed For ‘Series A’ Funding
Series A is coming in Dallas and here are three reasons why.