Podcasts about louis lehot

Modern AI systems are now transforming white-collar professions, impacting various roles such as graphic designers, programmers, and writers. As these technologies advance, professionals and managers must adapt to stay competitive.Here are a few key Insights:

Louis Lehot, Partner and Business Lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP, hosted a live-stream webinar for startup founders and investors in 2023, a year marked as the era of generative AI. New software, including ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney, and Bard, collectively created one of those rare "This is going to change everything!" moments in Silicon Valley and beyond. For startup founders and investors, the question was: What does Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning mean, and how do we navigate the opportunities ahead?See the full video discussion here.Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website: https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

According to a recent PitchBook report, medtech M&A is on the rise, especially with cardiovascular tech and surgical robotics.Key points to note about this recent shift:▪️ Q1 2024 saw $3.3B in funding, up from $2.8B in Q4 2023▪️ Cardiovascular and surgical robotics led the charge with $2.2B and $1B, respectively, in the past year▪️ About 1/2 of the Q1 funding went to later-stage deals.This surge in deal value suggests there could be a strong rest of the year ahead for manda activity. Stabilizing public medtech valuations could further contribute to this trend, allowing for new opportunities for growth and innovation.Give this Axios article a read for more.Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website: https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

NACD Northern California Chapter welcomed renowned innovation and corporate venture expert Ilya Strebulaev, professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) and founder and faculty director of the Stanford GSB Venture Capital Initiative, and Claudia Fan Munce, venture advisor and board director, to a virtual fireside chat with host and moderator Louis Lehot, partner at Foley & Lardner, to delve into the captivating world of venture capital and corporate innovation.The panelists explored the strategies of venture capitalists and uncovered the secrets behind the extraordinary success of companies like Amazon and Google, which owe much of their success to the keen insights and bold actions of venture capitalists and their unique ability to identify trends and nurture groundbreaking technologies to shape the future.Watch the video recording here. Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website: https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

In the AI sector, the contributions of immigrants have proven to be invaluable. 2023 marked a pivotal point in AI development, with immigrant talent playing a crucial role.Here are a few insights:◼ Immigrants both lead and drive innovation in many of the U.S.'s major tech companies.◼ An impressive 80% of billion-dollar private firms have immigrant founders or key leaders.◼ The U.S. needs to maintain inflow of global talent to sustain its leadership in AI.◼ AI enhances military operations significantly, which can safeguard national security and highlights the urgency for specialized expertise.◼ It's important to address the shortage of technical skills necessary for effective AI management.To sustain technological and security leadership, it's essential to provide pathways for international STEM talent to invest in our long-term sovereignty and security.Give this Crunchbase article a read for more.Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website: https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

PitchBook's Q1 2024 US PE Breakdown showed some interesting insights about the start of the year. Here are a few key things to note:

Silicon Valley lawyers Louis Lehot, partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, and Nicole Hatcher, co-founder of Allen & Hatcher, describe what is a capitalization table, how to prepare it, how to manage it, and best practices to protect your startup. They then discuss the use of a “pro forma” cap table to understand who gets what in a venture capital or other financing. Finally, Louis and Nicole share their experiences using technology-enabled tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and time to better manage the process of issuing equity. Check out the video of the discussion here.Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website: https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

In our recent digital discussion on fundraising for your startup, we drilled down into what it means to be an entrepreneur, what investors are looking for and how to bridge the gaps. Some key learnings from the conversation include: Fundraising in High Resolution: We are witnessing a complicated fundraising environment in which traditional tactics are supplemented by innovative financial tools. From convertible notes to SAFEs (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) to extension rounds to down rounds, entrepreneurs have many choices for funding their expansion without prematurely compromising their equity.Capital Strategies for Startups: The best source of capital is your customer. However, while seeking external money, it is critical to tread carefully. Before deciding to sell shares, we considered possibilities such as leveraging government programs or seeking non-dilutive funding options, especially given the uncertain times.Navigate the Valuation Challenge: Valuation conversations are more difficult than ever, but there are strategic approaches. Convertible notes and SAFEs enable startups to postpone valuation conversations until a more advantageous time, ideally when important revenue milestones have been met. This method not only aids in avoiding undervaluation but also in attracting funding at terms that reflect the startup's full potential.Remember, the goal is not only to get capital but to do it in a way that is consistent with your long-term vision and growth trajectory.Check out the video with my startup advisor companions, Natasha Allen and Bret Waters to find out more. Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website: https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

Foley & Lardner and NACD hosted a virtual event on ‘How to Navigate the Federal Trade Commission in 2024' recently. The speakers provided invaluable insights into key areas such as compliance, enforcement, and emerging trends within the FTC's jurisdiction. Topics discussed included:* Recent developments in FTC regulations and enforcement priorities* FTC investigations and enforcement actions* Compliance strategies to mitigate FTC-related risks* Best practices for engaging with the FTC during inquiries or investigations* The latest on merger guidelines and how to shepherd transactions through the antitrust authorities* Case studies and practical examples illustrating successful approaches to FTC compliance, including lessons learned from a 7½-year battle and historical win in 2023 in the federal court against the FTCParticipants gained a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework governing various industries and learned how to ensure compliance while staying competitive in the marketplace.Attendees participated in a Q&A with the panelists during this key opportunity to stay informed and prepared in today's complex regulatory environment.Check out the video of the virtual event here. Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

In a recent webinar co-hosted by 4thly and Foley & Lardner LLP, attorneys Greg Neppl, Natasha Allen and Louis Lehot engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with 4thly's Bret Waters. Together, they discussed the complexities of the current antitrust landscape, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties faced by companies navigating the ever-shifting merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape. Their conversation painted a picture of a regulatory environment in flux, driven by a more aggressive antitrust enforcement stance under the Biden administration and evolving standards that leave even seasoned legal professionals struggling for certainty.Key Takeaways:* Rising Filing Threshold: As of March 6th, the transaction size test is set to $119.5 million, potentially triggering Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) notification obligations for more transactions.* Silence Speaks Volumes: The 30-day review period remains, but if the government stays quiet, you're generally free to close the deal. It's the rare case where radio silence is golden.* Early Termination: A Relic of the Past? While still technically an option, early termination requests to expedite review seem like a distant memory, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. Consider it a formality for now.* Confidentiality Caveats: M&A filings remain confidential, but past practices of disclosing high-level details for granted early terminations are no more. Information, once shared, can quickly spread, shattering expectations of privacy.* The Biden Effect: An Antitrust Revolution? Historically low rates of second requests (2-3%) haven't budged, but sentiment has shifted dramatically. The Biden administration's executive order urging aggressive enforcement and the appointment of Lina Khan, a staunch critic of traditional consumer welfare standards, signal a new era of antitrust scrutiny.* Beyond Consumer Welfare: The focus is expanding beyond just price and quality impacts. Labor, racial equity, and wealth inequality are increasingly factoring into antitrust evaluations, even if the legal framework hasn't fully caught up. This ambiguity creates challenges for navigating the regulatory landscape.* Data Demands and Due Diligence Headaches: The FTC's recent request for M&A data from Big Tech, even for deals below the filing threshold, raises eyebrows. While compliance might be unavoidable, it adds another layer of complexity to the M&A process.* Startups Feeling the Squeeze: Limited exit opportunities through M&A can stifle innovation and impact investors who rely on “singles and base hits” (smaller deals) to achieve desired returns. The current climate pushes them towards riskier “home runs” (IPOs) to make the numbers work.* Legal Certainty Takes a Hit: With shifting standards and an unpredictable regulatory environment, lawyers are finding it increasingly difficult to offer confident guidance on deal outcomes. The high degree of certainty that once characterized M&A transactions is now a thing of the past.* Contractual Chills and Deal Delays: The chilling effect on both buyers and sellers is undeniable. Sellers face uncertainty around deal timelines, while buyers brace themselves for an uphill battle to gain approval. This translates to more complex contracts with extensive stipulations and a general headache for all parties involved.* New Merger Guidelines: A Mixed Bag: December's issuance of new guidelines brought some clarity, but also introduced concerns about labor considerations. Notably absent were references to racial or wealth inequality. Additionally, the 30% market share threshold raises concerns about potentially blocking deals without a thorough economic analysis.* AI: A Beacon of Hope (Sort Of): Compared to other sectors, AI presents a ray of sunshine. While diligence for AI-powered companies requires different approaches due to the technology's evolving nature, at least the regulatory landscape here seems less volatile for now.* The FTC and AI: The Wait Continues: The question of the FTC's specific plans for regulating AI remains unanswered. Stay tuned for further developments in this space.Conclusion:The M&A landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by a confluence of factors: a more aggressive antitrust stance, evolving standards, and the increasing role of data. While uncertainty reigns supreme, staying informed and adaptable will be crucial for companies navigating this complex terrain.Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

In a recent webinar co-hosted by 4thly and Foley & Lardner LLP, lawyers Natasha Allen and Louis Lehot engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with 4thly's Bret Waters on the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI). As AI continues to automate workflows and entire industries, the conversation highlighted the challenges, opportunities, and considerations for entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors in this rapidly evolving field.Key Takeaways from the Discussion:* AI's Impact and Regulatory Environment: Panelists described the deep, wide, and rapid adoption of AI technologies by both consumers and enterprises. Unanticipated externalities of this rapid adoption, from deep fakes, impersonation, and proliferation of false information in the political realm, fraud in the business realm and cheating in the academic arena, just to name a few, are causing legislators and regulators to propose new laws.  Any legislative or regulatory action will need to strike a balance between fostering AI innovation and addressing the potential risks that aren't already covered by existing laws.* Executive Orders and Government Initiatives: The Biden Administration's executive order on AI, announced last fall, signaled a shift toward a more concrete regulatory framework. Natasha Allen described the specific goals of the executive order, emphasizing the government's dual perspective on AI – a driver of growth and opportunity but also a potential danger to society. The conversation shed light on the need for regulations around testing, safety, and explainability.* AI in Specific Industries: Panelists surveyed AI's impact on specific industries and verticals, from business processes to healthcare to academics to politics. Natasha emphasized how governments are currently focusing on regulating AI to deter deepfakes, impersonation and election fraud.* Ownership of AI Outputs: Every business can be improved by AI, provided you have some minimum capital to provide the computing power and hire engineers. Over time, combining large language models created by engineers and powered by supercomputers with access to proprietary and unique data sets to drive outputs will be the differentiator between success and failure. Depending on what the data inputs and training data for the AI engine were, who owns the AI outputs? As businesses increasingly rely on AI models, the question of ownership and potential copyright violations becomes an increasingly pressing issue. The New York Times vs. OpenAI case asks the question “what is fair use” of copyrighted material, the answer to which could reshape our thinking about the intersection of AI and copyrighted materials.* Future of Legal Practice Amid AI Advancements: The panelists addressed the frequently expressed concern in popular society about whether AI will replace humans, creating generations of joblessness. Natasha dispelled these fears by emphasizing that, at least for now, AI is making legal professionals more efficient, shifting their focus to higher-level tasks. The need for human oversight, especially in reviewing AI outputs and ensuring accuracy, remains crucial.* Advice for Startups: Louis offered valuable advice to startup founders, emphasizing the race to achieve product-market fit efficiently. Louis highlighted the importance of raising enough capital to reach revenue milestones to get to the next step, with some companies burning far beyond sustainable amounts.As the webinar closed, it was evident that the regulatory landscape of AI is in a dynamic state of flux. The future holds both opportunities and challenges, and staying up to date with legislative and regulatory developments will be crucial for anyone venturing into the realm of AI innovation.Originally published on Foley. Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

For startup founders and investors, term sheets are the Rosetta Stone for each financing transaction. Unlike the Rosetta Stone, terms that are considered ordinary and customary change a little every year, as economic tides flow and the startup ecosystem evolves.4thly and Foley & Lardner discussed term sheets for venture financings, including SAFEs, convertible notes, series seed preferred, side-letters, and more tools for bringing in capital to grow your business on a recent livestream discussion.Louis Lehot joined as a panelist as the group discussed term sheets for venture financings. The discussion included SAFEs, convertible notes, series seed preferred, side-letters, and other tools for bringing in capital to grow your business. The discussion focused on how term sheets work and what terms to watch out for in the times we are living in today.Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

Louis Lehot, Partner and Business Lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP, hosted a live-stream webinar for startup founders and investors in 2023, a year marked as the era of generative AI. New software, including ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney, and Bard, collectively created one of those rare "This is going to change everything!" moments in Silicon Valley and beyond. For startup founders and investors, the question was: What did all of this mean, and how did we navigate the opportunities ahead?Here are some of the key takeaways from their discussion:* The secret to turning your technology into a product is evaluating business challenges and then choosing where to apply AI. Great startups address a problem worth solving.* Right now, AI startups are beating #BigTech companies in very narrow situations because they are laser-focused on their target, and where they demonstrate the ability to deliver a solution to an identified problem (rather than being technology in search of a problem).* There is a lot of experimentation happening in the broad AI space, and predicting what is going to work best is difficult.  It is all so new and happening so fast.  With very few exceptions, technologies in the market are not yet operating at the enterprise scale.* For many early-stage generative AI companies, they are offering very bespoke solutions to customers that are not scalable or repeatable for other customers without significant customization.  This will make it hard to get to $10 million of annual recurring revenue, a key benchmark for raising a Series B round.* If your company is looking to incorporate more AI into your current offerings or get it on your roadmap, you will need internal talent that really understands the technology and how to operationalize it. Many existing businesses will need to pivot to incorporate AI while avoiding disruption to the core products and services that are selling.This space is fully in the hype cycle, and we are only in the very early innings of the AI revolution.  What will happen when investors realize that it will take years to get to scale up?Find the video recording of the webinar here.Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website https://louislehot.com. Explore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

Biotech remains a red-hot area for startup founders and investors, with next-generation gene therapies, precision medicine, and the use of AI and ML to accelerate the discovery and development of new drugs, alongside entirely new delivery methods.Louis Lehot, Partner and Business Lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP, joined a livestream panel discussion on Biotech trends in 2023, hosted by Foley & Lardner and 4thly. The panel of experts discussed what the future looks like and how investors and founders should navigate the opportunities in this sector.Find the video recording of the webinar here. Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

In this episode, I talk with two attorneys who handle many startup financing transactions on both coasts. Louis Lehot operates in the heart of Silicon Valley, while Julie-Anne Lutfi practices in Boston. They both have deep experience representing both startup founders and venture capital funds. We discuss current trends as we approach the new year (2021 ain't coming back), and the things investors and founders should be aware of in 2024 (and we even re-visit some perennial topics like SAFE's vs Convertible Notes). Also, my new book is available now!

As we approach 2024, the transaction landscape is much different than it was a year ago. There's is an uptick in M&A transactions prompted by portfolio consolidation (aqui-hires and similar transactions) as well as venture financings with more challenging terms. Louis Lehot joined as a panelist in a special livestream webinar for startup founders and investors, hosted by Foley & Lardner and 4thly. The panel discusses the current state of venture transactions.Explore further insights and discussions on the dynamic landscape of business, law, and venture transactions. Listen to more engaging conversations like this one by checking out our other thought-provoking podcasts here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

Ever since former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Mary Jo White announced the Silicon Valley Initiative, we have seen the enforcement division moving into the private company sphere. Major compliance and governance failures, such as Theranos, FTX, and IRL, have put the spotlight on what is communicated internally and externally in employee, customer, and investor communications. In fiscal year 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched 760 total enforcement actions, including hundreds of stand-alone, follow-on, and individual actions running the gamut from failures of conduct to “first-of-their-kind” to cases charging trading securities law violations. Money ordered in SEC actions comprised over $6 billion, almost doubling the prior year's amount.What is the role of the compliance function in the pre-initial public offering company, and who owns it, how do you get started, and when do you start deploying resources? When the government or a plaintiff comes knocking on the door, what is the role of directors in managing the response? The panel explores what the role of the compliance function is and why directors should care.The NACD Private Company Compliance: Investigations, Regulations, and Litigation Webinar was sponsored by Foley and Partners Louis Lehot and Thomas Carlucci joined this discussion together with:* Claudia Fan Munce - Venture Advisor NEA, Board Member of Best Buy, Arteris.IP, BMO Financial Corp., Faculty at Stanford University Graduate School of Business* Scott Kupor - Managing Partner, Andreessen Horowitz; Lecturer, Stanford University Graduate School of Business; Board Director, Cedar, Headway, Pearl Health, Ultima Genomics, Foursquare, Labster, Journera, SnapLogic, MIO Partners, The Global Impact Investing Network, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Genesys Works* Jeff Thomas - Executive Vice President, Corporate Platforms, Nasdaq, Inc. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

Originally published by 4thly. On this episode, a panel of US-China experts discuss President Biden's recent executive order which subjects private US investments into China to screening. This obviously has a pretty big impact on venture capital and private equity firms, but in the discussion we got into the larger picture of the US-China relationship, and the "conscious uncoupling" that is going on. The panel includes Ker Gibbs, noted US-China scholar, Christopher Swift, lawyer specializing in national security regulations, H.K. Park, who runs the national security practice at Crumpton Global and specializes in outbound investments, and Louis Lehot, Silicon Valley lawyer who represents many VC and PE clients. This was a great conversation, co-hosted by 4thly and Foley & Lardner. You can also view video of the conversation.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/louislehot/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

On this episode, a panel of US-China experts discuss President Biden's recent executive order which subjects private US investments into China to screening. This obviously has a pretty big impact on venture capital and private equity firms, but in the discussion we got into the larger picture of the US-China relationship, and the "conscious uncoupling" that is going on. The panel includes Ker Gibbs, noted US-China scholar, Christopher Swift, lawyer specializing in national security regulations, H.K. Park, who runs the national security practice at Crumpton Global and specializes in outbound investments, and Louis Lehot, Silicon Valley lawyer who represents many VC and PE clients. This was a great conversation, co-hosted by 4thly and Foley & Lardner. You can also view video of the conversation.

Biotech remains a red-hot area for startup founders and investors. Next-generation gene therapies, precision medicine, using AI and ML for speeding discovery and development of new drugs, and entire new delivery methods. What does the future look like, and how should investors and founders parse the opportunities in this sector? On this episode I talk with Marguerite Hutchison, Kent Hawryluk, and Louis Lehot about these topics and more.

Climate is a threat to the planet, and an area of great opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors to be part of the solution. Last year saw over $70 billion in venture capital invested in Climate Tech ventures. There are huge opportunities for founders and investors in this sector, as climate resilience becomes a growing imperative worldwide. I hosted this panel along with Louis Lehot and Jeffery Atkin of Foley & Lardner, and our expert guests included Kathleen Egan, CEO of ecomedes, Kristin Wegner Guilfoyle of the National Renewable Energy Lab, Gopal Erinjippurath, CTO of Sust Global, and Charlie Crocker, Co-founder of Zonehaven.

2023 is certainly the year of generative AI. New software such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney, and Bard have collectively created one of those “This is going to change everything!” moments in Silicon Valley and beyond. Startup founders and investors are all-in on what appears to be a new gold rush. On this episode, I have a lively discussion with a panel of experts including venture capital investors, startup founders, and Louis Lehot from Foley & Lardner.

There is plenty of seed financing activity going on in the startup world, but it's a different economic environment with a variety of different structures being used. In this episode a panel of experts discusses early stage startup financings in the new economy. Co-hosted by ⁠Foley & Lardner, LLP,⁠ the panel includes Benjamin Heywood of SkyRiver Ventures, Igor Taber of Cortical Ventures, Taylor Oliver of Tenacity Venture Capital, as well as Natasha Allen ad Louis Lehot, two attorneys who handle many Silicon Valley startup financings.

On this episode we talk with four experts about some new Federal regulations being called “Reverse CFIUS” that will have a big impact on venture capital and private equity funds with investing activities in China and certain other countries. Investments from China into US companies and operations have long been subject to Federal review by the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (commonly called CFIUS) and now the Biden administration is looking to make investments going the other way also subject to review. According to many sources, a new executive order is being drafted and will be issued soon - it's being called “Reverse CFIUS”. The Biden administration's purpose is to check Chinese ambitions in fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing, with the clear aim of slowing the development of China's military capabilities. But what do the new expected regulations mean for US investors? Today there are many outbound transactions conducted by venture capital, private equity, and other US investors into Chinese investment opportunities, and by some accounts nearly half of these transactions will be subject to this new set of regulations. The experts on this episode include Louis Lehot, Christopher Swift, PhD, HK Park, and Ker Gibbs.

As a startup founder grows a venture, there are complex employment law issues to comply with. On this episode I discuss this with two expert lawyers from Foley and Lardner - Krista Cabrera and Louis Lehot. Adding employees is a crucial step for startup founders and you want to make sure you do it right. What are the correct employment documents? How do you make sure that confidentiality and IP are protected as you add employees? We discuss all this, and more.

All startup ventures begin with high expectations, but things don't always go to plan, especially during challenging economic environments. So how do you navigate venture capital term sheets that may contain down-round valuations, pay-to-play, management carveouts, or the dreaded full-ratchet? On this episode I discuss these topics with venture capitalist Danielle D'Agostaro and startup attorney Louis Lehot from Foley & Lardner's Silicon Valley office.

In this episode, Evan Epstein talk with Louis Lehot, a partner and business lawyer with Foley & Lardner, based in the firm's Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. Louis focuses his practice on advising entrepreneurs and their management teams, investors and financial advisors at all stages of growth, from garage to global. In this podcast, we talk about "compromised independent directors", boardroom decision making --particularly on M&A and downrounds-- dual-class share structures and other venture terms. We also address ESG, the current state of VC in Silicon Valley, and the challenges and opportunities of the crypto industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

0:00 -- Intro.1:28 -- Start of interview.2:04 -- Louis's "origin story". 4:14 -- His current role at Foley & Lardner.5:48 -- On the question of "compromised independent directors." Reference to the Delaware case Goldstein v. Denner.10:25 -- The higher scrutiny over independent directors in this downturn (particularly on M&A, downrounds and recaps).14:22 -- How venture terms have changed in this environment. From "founder-friendly" to "investor-friendly." Supervoting shares, liquidation preferences and participation rights.20:39  -- How should (independent) directors handle "empowered" founders or CEOs. "It all happens outside of the boardroom and its absolutely about relationships."24:44  -- On the rise of ESG. "[Almost every VC termsheet] will now include a requirement to adopt a ESG policy." "It is indisputable and undeniable that this movement is very strong."29:28 -- The increasing political pressure on management and boards. "Irrespective of politics, the single largest pressure that exists for CEOs and investors is the financial performance of the company."31:53 -- What should directors be considering in this environment. "How to adjust in the face of different multipliers applied to revenues" and "increased risk of failing to meet the financial targets that were set out." 37:23 -- On the crypto regulatory landscape. "The meltdown of crypto prices was triggered by three big drivers: 1) interest rates (macro environment pushed capital away from riskier assets), 2) the crash of Terra/Luna stablecoin, and 3) enforcement actions from the SEC (whether tokens are securities is still not a settled question). On the plus side, Ethereum's Merge and Surge (next year). "The digital markets are here to stay."42:34 -- What are the books that have greatly influenced your life: The Pilgrimage, by Paulo Coelho (1987)44:43 -- Who were your mentors, and what did you learn from them? Father James V. Schall (Professor at Georgetown University)45:50 -- Are there any quotes you think of often or live your life by? "Think for yourself to decide 1) what you want, 2) what is true, and 3) what you should do to achieve #1 in light of #2." Ray Dalio.47:10 --  An unusual habit or an absurd thing that you love: to garden.47:58 --  The person he most admires: his mother.Louis Lehot is a partner and business lawyer with Foley & Lardner, based in the firm's Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. He focuses his practice on advising entrepreneurs and their management teams, investors and financial advisors at all stages of growth, from garage to global. __ You can follow Louis on social media at:Twitter: @lehotlouisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louislehot/__ You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the hot craze. While the initial coin offering (“ICO”) craze of 2017-2018 fizzled out in the face of government enforcement actions, a resurgence in the global market for bitcoin and the new category of NFTs is fueling a new boom in digital assets as mainstream interest increases. Recently, Christie's became the very first major auction house to offer a fully digital work. Internet celebrity Logan Paul made over $5 million selling NFTs. Musician Post Malone invited fans to play beer pong with him if they bought an NFT. Thomson Reuters recently hosted a two-day conference discussing risks and rewards for digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Louis Lehot of Foley & Lardner discusses some common legal considerations when launching an NFT marketplace, including documentation you need, intellectual property and other legal considerations, as well as overarching legal implications of this new technology. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the hot craze. While the initial coin offering ("ICO") craze of 2017-2018 fizzled out in the face of government enforcement actions, a resurgence in the global market for bitcoin and the new category of NFTs is fueling a new boom in digital assets as mainstream interest increases. Recently, Christie's became the very first major auction house to offer a fully digital work.  Internet celebrity Logan Paul made over $5 million selling NFTs. Musician Post Malone invited fans to play beer pong with him if they bought an NFT. Thomson Reuters recently hosted a two-day conference discussing risks and rewards for digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Louis Lehot of Foley & Lardner discusses some common legal considerations when launching an NFT marketplace, including documentation you need, intellectual property and other legal considerations, as well as overarching legal implications of this new technology.

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Garage to Global With Guggenheim Securities: Rob Bartlett, Senior Managing Director of Guggenheim Securities, joins cohosts Richard Levick of LEVICK and Louis Lehot, a partner at Foley & Lardner, to discuss the market, SPACs, 2021's hypergrowth and 2022's market expectations, market stability and making the transition from accountant to law firm partner to investment banker. Rob joined Guggenheim from Goldman Sachs in 2021 to expand its security and infrastructure software coverage and build the firm's west coast Technology Investment Banking practice. About Louis Lehot: Louis Lehot is an emerging growth company, venture capital and M&A lawyer at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley. Louis spends his time providing entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and investors with practical and commercial legal strategies and solutions at all stages of growth, from garage to global. He focuses his efforts on technology, digital health, life science and clean energy innovation. Louis's clients are public and private companies, financial sponsors, venture capitalists, investors and investment banks, and he has helped hundreds of companies at formation, obtaining financing, solving governing challenges, going public and buying and selling. Louis is praised by clients, colleagues and industry guides for his business acumen, legal expertise and leadership in Silicon Valley. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Ello: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Garage to Global With Guggenheim Securities: Rob Bartlett, Senior Managing Director of Guggenheim Securities, joins cohosts Richard Levick of LEVICK and Louis Lehot, a partner at Foley & Lardner, to discuss the market, SPACs, 2021's hypergrowth and 2022's market expectations, market stability and making the transition from accountant to law firm partner to investment banker. Rob joined Guggenheim from Goldman Sachs in 2021 to expand its security and infrastructure software coverage and build the firm's west coast Technology Investment Banking practice

By Louis Lehot, a business and technology lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP in Silicon Valley Louis Lehot || High Resolution Seed Financing for Startups Seed financings are flourishing right now in Silicon Valley and beyond, as startup founders are tapping the incredibly strong investor appetite for early-stage investment opportunities. According to Crunchbase, the median seed financing in 2021 was an astonishing $4.1 million and climbing quickly. As we move into 2022, how do entrepreneurs optimize their seed stage fundraising in this new era? How should they use seed financing instruments (typically convertible notes and SAFE's) to effectively run a high-resolution fundraising process? In this webinar, a panel of experienced experts will discuss all this and more. Join us! Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

By Louis Lehot, a business and technology lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP in Silicon Valley Breakups hurt — both financially and emotionally — in both business and in marriage. Just as sociologists have predicted spikes in marital divorce rates, there is now a noticeable increase in partner disagreements in healthy, thriving businesses. Insurance companies are no exception. To survive and thrive through financial turmoil, insurance companies will need to make some difficult decisions. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Garage2 Global With Square Panda Co-Founder Andy Butler: Andy Butler, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Square Panda, a company dedicated to helping children worldwide across skill sets and socioeconomic backgrounds learn to read, write and communicate speaks with cohosts Richard Levick and Ian Lipner of LEVICK and Louis Lehot of Foley & Lardner. Andy co-founded Square Panda after he and his family struggled to find resources to support their daughter who has dyslexia. The company has since evolved into an award winning phonics system that engages beginning readers in research-based learning games. Hosts: Louis Lehot — Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Richard Levick — Chairman, Levick Panelist: Andy Butler - Co-Founder — Sqare Panda About Louis Lehot: Louis Lehot is an emerging growth company, venture capital and M&A lawyer at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley. Louis spends his time providing entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and investors with practical and commercial legal strategies and solutions at all stages of growth, from garage to global. He focuses his efforts on technology, digital health, life science and clean energy innovation. Louis's clients are public and private companies, financial sponsors, venture capitalists, investors and investment banks, and he has helped hundreds of companies at formation, obtaining financing, solving governing challenges, going public and buying and selling. Louis is praised by clients, colleagues and industry guides for his business acumen, legal expertise and leadership in Silicon Valley. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Ello: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Garage2 Global With Square Panda Co-Founder Andy Butler: Andy Butler, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Square Panda, a company dedicated to helping children worldwide across skill sets and socioeconomic backgrounds learn to read, write and communicate speaks with cohosts Richard Levick and Ian Lipner of LEVICK and Louis Lehot of Foley & Lardner. Hosts: Louis Lehot — Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Richard Levick — Chairman, Levick Panelist: Andy Butler - Co-Founder — Sqare Panda About Louis Lehot: Louis Lehot is an emerging growth company, venture capital and M&A lawyer at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley. Louis spends his time providing entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and investors with practical and commercial legal strategies and solutions at all stages of growth, from garage to global. He focuses his efforts on technology, digital health, life science and clean energy innovation. Louis's clients are public and private companies, financial sponsors, venture capitalists, investors and investment banks, and he has helped hundreds of companies at formation, obtaining financing, solving governing challenges, going public and buying and selling. Louis is praised by clients, colleagues and industry guides for his business acumen, legal expertise and leadership in Silicon Valley. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Ello: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Garage2 Global With Square Panda Co-Founder Andy Butler: Andy Butler, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Square Panda, a company dedicated to helping children worldwide across skill sets and socioeconomic backgrounds learn to read, write and communicate speaks with cohosts Richard Levick and Ian Lipner of LEVICK and Louis Lehot of Foley & Lardner. Hosts: Louis Lehot — Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Richard Levick — Chairman, Levick Panelist: Andy Butler - Co-Founder — Sqare Panda About Louis Lehot: Louis Lehot is an emerging growth company, venture capital and M&A lawyer at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley. Louis spends his time providing entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and investors with practical and commercial legal strategies and solutions at all stages of growth, from garage to global. He focuses his efforts on technology, digital health, life science and clean energy innovation. Louis's clients are public and private companies, financial sponsors, venture capitalists, investors and investment banks, and he has helped hundreds of companies at formation, obtaining financing, solving governing challenges, going public and buying and selling. Louis is praised by clients, colleagues and industry guides for his business acumen, legal expertise and leadership in Silicon Valley. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Ello: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Garage2 Global With Square Panda Co-Founder Andy Butler: Andy Butler, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Square Panda, a  company dedicated to helping children worldwide across skill sets and socioeconomic backgrounds learn to read, write and communicate speaks with cohosts Richard Levick and Ian Lipner of LEVICK and Louis Lehot of Foley & Lardner. Andy co-founded Square Panda after he and his family struggled to find resources to support their daughter who has dyslexia. The company has since evolved into an award winning phonics system that engages beginning readers in research-based learning games. 

Garage2Global Business of Law Innovation: Alex Babin, CEO and co-founder of Zero, a firm devoted to providing AI-powered automation for innovative law firms, speaks with co-hosts Richard Levick and Ian Lipner of LEVICK and Louis Lehot of Foley about their software designed to increase efficiency for lawyers when using mobile devices and what's next in AI innovation for the business of law.

Great ventures begin with well-structured seed financing. Getting that right will make future financings much easier and more efficient. It's a fast-changing world today, as technology innovation and the fundraising process itself have evolved. Today's seed financings are often dramatically different from the way they were done just a few years ago. Please watch our rockstar panel of seed-stage investors discuss the future of entrepreneurship and investing, and the keys to successful seed-stage fundraising and financing. Hosts: Louis Lehot - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Nicole Hatcher - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Panelists: Bret Waters - Teacher - Entrepreneurship, Stanford University Eugene Malobrodsky - GP, OneWay Ventures Karen Page - GP, B Capital Group Raymond Liao - VP, Managing Director, Samsung Next About Louis Lehot: Louis Lehot is an emerging growth company, venture capital and M&A lawyer at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley. Louis spends his time providing entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and investors with practical and commercial legal strategies and solutions at all stages of growth, from garage to global. He focuses his efforts on technology, digital health, life science and clean energy innovation. Louis's clients are public and private companies, financial sponsors, venture capitalists, investors and investment banks, and he has helped hundreds of companies at formation, obtaining financing, solving governing challenges, going public and buying and selling. Louis is praised by clients, colleagues and industry guides for his business acumen, legal expertise and leadership in Silicon Valley. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Ello: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Great ventures begin with well-structured seed financing. Getting that right will make future financings much easier and more efficient. It's a fast-changing world today, as technology innovation and the fundraising process itself have evolved. Today's seed financings are often dramatically different from the way they were done just a few years ago. Please watch our rockstar panel of seed-stage investors discuss the future of entrepreneurship and investing, and the keys to successful seed-stage fundraising and financing. Hosts: Louis Lehot - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Nicole Hatcher - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Panelists: Bret Waters - Teacher - Entrepreneurship, Stanford University Eugene Malobrodsky - GP, OneWay Ventures Karen Page - GP, B Capital Group Raymond Liao - VP, Managing Director, Samsung Next About Louis Lehot: Louis Lehot is an emerging growth company, venture capital and M&A lawyer at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley. Louis spends his time providing entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and investors with practical and commercial legal strategies and solutions at all stages of growth, from garage to global. He focuses his efforts on technology, digital health, life science and clean energy innovation. Louis's clients are public and private companies, financial sponsors, venture capitalists, investors and investment banks, and he has helped hundreds of companies at formation, obtaining financing, solving governing challenges, going public and buying and selling. Louis is praised by clients, colleagues and industry guides for his business acumen, legal expertise and leadership in Silicon Valley. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Ello: Louis Lehot Magazine Xpert: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot Anchor.fm: Louis Lehot Ideamensch: Louis Lehot Chief Executive: Louis Lehot Speaker Hub: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Great ventures begin with well-structured seed financing. Getting that right will make future financings much easier and more efficient. It's a fast-changing world today, as technology innovation and the fundraising process itself have evolved. Today's seed financings are often dramatically different from the way they were done just a few years ago. Please watch our rockstar panel of seed-stage investors discuss the future of entrepreneurship and investing, and the keys to successful seed-stage fundraising and financing. Hosts: Louis Lehot - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Nicole Hatcher - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Panelists: Bret Waters - Teacher - Entrepreneurship, Stanford University Eugene Malobrodsky - GP, OneWay Ventures Karen Page - GP, B Capital Group Raymond Liao - VP, Managing Director, Samsung Next About Louis Lehot: Louis Lehot is an emerging growth company, venture capital and M&A lawyer at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley. Louis spends his time providing entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and investors with practical and commercial legal strategies and solutions at all stages of growth, from garage to global. He focuses his efforts on technology, digital health, life science and clean energy innovation. Louis's clients are public and private companies, financial sponsors, venture capitalists, investors and investment banks, and he has helped hundreds of companies at formation, obtaining financing, solving governing challenges, going public and buying and selling. Louis is praised by clients, colleagues and industry guides for his business acumen, legal expertise and leadership in Silicon Valley. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Ello: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Great ventures begin with well-structured seed financing. Getting that right will make future financings much easier and more efficient. It's a fast-changing world today, as technology innovation and the fundraising process itself have evolved. Today's seed financings are often dramatically different from the way they were done just a few years ago. Please watch our rockstar panel of seed-stage investors discuss the future of entrepreneurship and investing, and the keys to successful seed-stage fundraising and financing. Hosts: Louis Lehot - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Nicole Hatcher - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Panelists: Bret Waters - Teacher - Entrepreneurship, Stanford University Eugene Malobrodsky - GP, OneWay Ventures Karen Page - GP, B Capital Group Raymond Liao - VP, Managing Director, Samsung Next About Louis Lehot: Louis Lehot is an emerging growth company, venture capital and M&A lawyer at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley. Louis spends his time providing entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and investors with practical and commercial legal strategies and solutions at all stages of growth, from garage to global. He focuses his efforts on technology, digital health, life science and clean energy innovation. Louis's clients are public and private companies, financial sponsors, venture capitalists, investors and investment banks, and he has helped hundreds of companies at formation, obtaining financing, solving governing challenges, going public and buying and selling. Louis is praised by clients, colleagues and industry guides for his business acumen, legal expertise and leadership in Silicon Valley. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Ello: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Great ventures begin with well-structured seed financing. Getting that right will make future financings much easier and more efficient. It's a fast-changing world today, as technology innovation and the fundraising process itself have evolved. Today's seed financings are often dramatically different from the way they were done just a few years ago. Please watch our rockstar panel of seed-stage investors discuss the future of entrepreneurship and investing, and the keys to successful seed-stage fundraising and financing. Hosts: Louis Lehot - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Nicole Hatcher - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Panelists: Bret Waters - Teacher - Entrepreneurship, Stanford University Eugene Malobrodsky - GP, OneWay Ventures Karen Page - GP, B Capital Group Raymond Liao - VP, Managing Director, Samsung Next About Louis Lehot: Louis Lehot is an emerging growth company, venture capital and M&A lawyer at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley. Louis spends his time providing entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and investors with practical and commercial legal strategies and solutions at all stages of growth, from garage to global. He focuses his efforts on technology, digital health, life science and clean energy innovation. Louis's clients are public and private companies, financial sponsors, venture capitalists, investors and investment banks, and he has helped hundreds of companies at formation, obtaining financing, solving governing challenges, going public and buying and selling. Louis is praised by clients, colleagues and industry guides for his business acumen, legal expertise and leadership in Silicon Valley. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Ello: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Great ventures begin with well-structured seed financing. Getting that right will make future financings much easier and more efficient. It's a fast-changing world today, as technology innovation and the fundraising process itself have evolved. Today's seed financings are often dramatically different from the way they were done just a few years ago. Please watch our rockstar panel of seed-stage investors discuss the future of entrepreneurship and investing, and the keys to successful seed-stage fundraising and financing. Hosts: Louis Lehot - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Nicole Hatcher - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Panelists: Bret Waters - Teacher - Entrepreneurship, Stanford University Eugene Malobrodsky - GP, OneWay Ventures Karen Page - GP, B Capital Group Raymond Liao - VP, Managing Director, Samsung Next About Louis Lehot: Louis Lehot is an emerging growth company, venture capital and M&A lawyer at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley. Louis spends his time providing entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and investors with practical and commercial legal strategies and solutions at all stages of growth, from garage to global. He focuses his efforts on technology, digital health, life science and clean energy innovation. Louis's clients are public and private companies, financial sponsors, venture capitalists, investors and investment banks, and he has helped hundreds of companies at formation, obtaining financing, solving governing challenges, going public and buying and selling. Louis is praised by clients, colleagues and industry guides for his business acumen, legal expertise and leadership in Silicon Valley. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Ello: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Great ventures begin with well-structured seed financing. Getting that right will make future financings much easier and more efficient. It's a fast-changing world today, as technology innovation and the fundraising process itself have evolved. Today's seed financings are often dramatically different from the way they were done just a few years ago. Please watch our rockstar panel of seed-stage investors discuss the future of entrepreneurship and investing, and the keys to successful seed-stage fundraising and financing. Hosts: Louis Lehot - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Nicole Hatcher - Partner, Foley and Lardner LLP Panelists: Bret Waters - Teacher - Entrepreneurship, Stanford University Eugene Malobrodsky - GP, OneWay Ventures Karen Page - GP, B Capital Group Raymond Liao - VP, Managing Director, Samsung Next About Louis Lehot: Louis Lehot is an emerging growth company, venture capital and M&A lawyer at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley. Louis spends his time providing entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and investors with practical and commercial legal strategies and solutions at all stages of growth, from garage to global. He focuses his efforts on technology, digital health, life science and clean energy innovation. Louis's clients are public and private companies, financial sponsors, venture capitalists, investors and investment banks, and he has helped hundreds of companies at formation, obtaining financing, solving governing challenges, going public and buying and selling. Louis is praised by clients, colleagues and industry guides for his business acumen, legal expertise and leadership in Silicon Valley. Connect with Louis Lehot: Website: Louis Lehot LinkedIn: Louis Lehot Facebook: Louis Lehot Twitter: Louis Lehot Instagram: Louis Lehot YouTube: Louis Lehot Vimeo: Louis Lehot Pinterest: Louis Lehot Ello: Louis Lehot Crunchbase: Louis Lehot Muckrack: Louis Lehot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

Garage2Global - Building A Sustainable Late Stage Startup Reputation: Ilina Cashiola, VP of Communications at Arctic Wolf, a late stage startup which monitors and tracks cyberattacks before they impact business, speaks with cohosts Richard Levick and Ian Lipner of LEVICK and Louis Lehot of Foley, on what it is like to direct communications on her second successful startup, what makes a great leadership team, when it is the right time to enter the market, the importance of sticking to your narrative and how to maintain media interest.

Many early-stage startups can't afford to hire legal counsel to deal with all the contractual obligations that may arise in the course of their business. The situation becomes even more complicated when sophisticated investors enter the game. Panelists: Louis Lehot - Founder // L2 Counsel Catherine Zhu - Lead Counsel & Principal // Calico Law PC Bret Waters - Founder // 4thly Jenny Sohn - Founder // Evergreen Finance Feel free to connect with Louis: Louis Lehot Twitter -https://twitter.com/lehotlouis Louis Lehot Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/louislehot1/ Louis Lehot Website -https://louislehot.com/ Other Legal Platforms : Louis Lehot Blue Ocean Global Tech - https://www.blueoceanglobaltech.com/blog/interview-louis-lehot-lawyer/ Louis Lehot Patch - https://patch.com/california/paloalto/classifieds/other/136632/louis-lehot-l2-counsel-p-c-law-firm-helping-businesses Louis Lehot Muckrack- https://muckrack.com/louis-lehot/articles Louis Lehot Myspace- https://myspace.com/louislehot22 Louis Lehot Crunchbase - https://www.crunchbase.com/person/louis-lehot Louis Lehot Conference Law Standford- https://conferences.law.stanford.edu/directorscollege2019/speakers/louis-lehot/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/louislehot/message

For this episode, I put together a post to highlight educational resources on racism because Black Lives finally seem to Matter. The interview segment is with Louis Lehot, Managing Partner of L2 Counsel. He is one of the leading attorneys working with startups in Silicon Valley and has supported many from concept through M&A or IPO. Our interview is a complete legal crash course for startup founders. Enjoy... https://youtu.be/H84dkyRRh-Q (See the video version of this episode on YouTube) "I'm Not Black..." article and list of resources: On https://medium.com/@vitalyg/im-not-black-c485fd378dc3 (Medium) // On https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/im-black-vitaly-golomb/ (LinkedIn) // On https://golomb.net/2020/06/15/im-not-black/ (Golomb.net) Support this podcast