Vig & Juice Ep.5: PASPA
In this episode, we discuss PASPA, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, including its carveouts and nationalization issues as well sports leagues’ role as enforcers of PASPA.
Vig & Juice Ep.4: The Travel Act
In this episode, we discuss the Travel Act of 1961, including Robert Kennedy taking down the mob, gambling’s association with other nefarious activities, and the role of federalizing state laws.
Three Things with Rustam Rafikov
In this episode, Kevin and Rad interview Rustam Rafikov, a founding partner of Rafikov, Koveshnikova and Partners, a corporate law firm for startups and medium-sized businesses based in Moscow, Russia. They discuss the lack of contractual freedom in Russia, Russia’s popular startup industries, and what Rustam has learned from the Austin and Dallas startup ecosystems.
Vig & Juice Ep.3: The Wire Act
In this episode, we cover arguably the most monumental piece of legislation regarding sports betting – the Wire Act of 1961 – which prohibited using wire communication for betting and wagering across state lines. We discuss what the Wire Act means for online gambling and whether the act applies only to sports betting or to gambling in general.
Vig & Juice Ep.2: First U.S. Sports Betting
In this episode, we discuss the first sports betting in the U.S. up to the Wire Act of 1961, including horse racing, the spectator sport known as pedestrianism, and using state lotteries to fund the Revolutionary War.
Vig & Juice Ep.1: Three Elements of Gambling
In this episode, we explain the meaning of Vig & Juice, discuss gambling’s roots in Greek mythology, and lay out the three elements that define gambling.
Three Things with Michael Walsh
In this episode, Kevin interviews Michael Walsh, the founder of Cariloop, a caregiver support platform. They discuss the difference between raising capital from private equity vs. traditional venture avenues, the sales cycle of B2B companies, the importance of establishing a culture, and asking for help from mentors and advisors.
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.
Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep8: Hockey Stick Growth, Board Control & Fiduciary Growth
In this episode, we review S5, Ep8: “Fifty-One Percent” and discuss hockey stick growth, giving up board control, and fiduciary duty.
Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep7: VCs vs. ICOs & Enforcing Contracts
In this episode, we review S5, Ep7: “Initial Coin Offering” and discuss ICOs, valuation milestones, harvesting user data, giving up board control, and enforcing contracts.