Silicon Valley Review S4, Ep1: Recapitalization, Founder’s Syndrome & The Unruly Board Member
In this episode, we review S4, Ep1: “Success Failure” and discuss when you can change company ownership, the importance of product v. growth, board composition, and more.
Three Things with Kevin Vela & Aaron Terwey
In this first episode, Kevin and Aaron share their three things with you. They discuss necessary documentation, intellectual property, domain names, work for hire, vesting ownership, cofounder breakups, working with developers, references, and more.
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.
Silicon Valley Review S3, Ep8: ROFR v. ROFO
The primary conflict in Episode 8 of this season of Silicon Valley stems from Laurie swooping in and buying out Erlich’s shares at a deep discount to market (i.e. the price that Russ was willing to pay).
Silicon Valley Review S3, Ep7: Search For Naysayers
Episode 7 of Silicon Valley is setting up Richard and the Pied Piper team for massive customer rejection. Every beta tester not named Monica is thrilled with the product. Something has to go wrong.
Silicon Valley Review S3, Ep4: Comparing Valuations To Competitors
In this week’s episode, Richard and his team’s dream for Pied Piper is to build out a full platform, instead of just a data storage box. Richard’s conflict with Jack peaks when Hooli acquires Endframe for $250M. In the episode, […]
Silicon Valley Review S3, Ep2: You’ll Get To Revenue When?
I loved Episode 2. Both as a fan of the show and an attorney. I thought the writers did a great job of injecting controversy and strife into the warm and fuzzy relationship between Richard and Jack Barker that Episode […]
Silicon Valley Review S3, Ep1: Are You The Right CEO?
For any attorney who works with a lot of startups, the topics and dialogue in Episode 3.1 rang loud and true. Dealing with board meetings and interpreting governing docs, vesting schedules, and employment agreements is a daily pleasure around VW. […]
Interview: Daniel De Valdenebro Of LiftFund
Kevin interviews Daniel De Valdenebro of LiftFund about alternative lending sources for small businesses.