Silicon Valley Review S2, Ep2-4: The Importance of a Good Board
One of the key tenets of a board seat is the ability to “have a voice in the room.” Board members also get access to information that shareholders normally don’t. I like to think that you get as many smart guys in the room as you can, have good discourse on the subject, and the right decisions will emerge.
Silicon Valley Review S2, Ep1: Runaway Valuations
The first episode of season two of Silicon Valley cleverly hid the main theme of runaway valuations by initially focusing on the Pied Piper guys getting bigger and more outrageous term sheets from VCs the more snarky and outrageous the […]
Terminating Employees – The Do’s And Don’ts
In this episode, we discuss the do’s and don’ts of terminating employees. A must listen for any small business owner or startup.
What Does Choice Of Law Mean?
You know all of those provisions at the end of contracts and agreements under “Miscellaneous”? Do you ever wonder what they mean? In this episode, we discuss choice of law, venue, and attorneys’ fees.
Interview: Dorie Pickle Of Creative Pickle
Kevin interviews Dorie Pickle, the founder and director of Creative Pickle, an Austin-based digital agency, about running her own business.
Interview: Matt Alexander Of Need
Kevin interviews our client Matt Alexander about his experience launching a curated fashion startup.
Avoiding The Automatic Renewal Trap
Some contracts “automatically renew” unless you affirmatively reject the renewal period. In this episode, we discuss this litigation trap, and how to avoid it.
Classifying Workers As Independent Contractors – Common Pitfalls
In this episode, we discuss some common pitfalls when classifying workers as independent contractors.
Starting A New Business? Here’s What They Haven’t Told You (Part 2)
The last 5 of 10 things we’ve learned about starting a new business.
Starting A New Business? Here’s What They Haven’t Told You (Part 1)
The first 5 of 10 things we’ve learned about starting a new business.