Host Gary J. Ross speaks with Darby Wong, Co-founder and CEO of Clerky, about legal document automation.  A computer science major who worked in Silicon Valley before becoming an associate in BigLaw, Darby co-founded Clerky in 2011. Darby talks about Clerky’s original premise of facilitating convertible note financings, and how Clerky has expanded through the years to also handle formation, compensation, NDA, and other documentation. Gary and Darby discuss the need for legal counsel even when legal documentation is automated, and the unauthorized practice of law issues raised by the actions of some of Clerky’s peers.

VC Law: Episode 25: Legal Document Automation with Darby Wong, Co-founder and CEO of Clerky

Episode #328 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ellen Chisa, Partner at boldstart ventures.

Back in 2016, we wrote a profile about Ellen on VentureFizz when she was leading product management at Lola.com. The profile was part of a series that we called Driven, which I think is a very fitting word to describe Ellen… and ironically, the discussion around considering a role in venture capital actually came up. So, in my opinion, it was only a matter of time.

From being part of the winning team in high school for the FIRST Robotics competition, to starting a company in college, to a career path in product management, to leading a company that was developing a new programming language… Ellen has built the perfect core foundation for a successful career as an investor.

boldstart is a venture capital firm that is your partner from inception for developer first, infrastructure, & SaaS founders that looking to turn your idea into a category-creating iconic company. The firm’s portfolio includes companies like Snyk, Kustomer, BigID, Superhuman and many more.

In this episode of our podcast, we cover:

* A conversation about what makes a great product manager. 
* Ellen’s background including the story off taking some time of to build an EdTech startup with other classmates while in college at the Olin School of Engineering, 
* Working on early mobile initiatives at Microsoft, then joining Kickstarter as a Product Manager, and what led her to pursue her MBA at Harvard Business School.
* Meeting serial entrepreneur, Paul English, and leading product at Lola.com, a travel app.
* Developing a new programming language for her startup called Dark with Paul Biggar which allows companies to build software faster, plus what this experience taught her in terms of leading a company and getting adoption with the developer community.
* The future of AI developed code.
* How she landed in venture capital at boldstart including what she is targeting for investments and what has been her biggest surprise as a VC.
* Startup pitch advice. 
* And so much more.

Episode 328: Ellen Chisa - Partner, boldstart ventures

Melinda French Gates sits down with CNBC's Julia Boorstin to give insights into her investments and venture firm, Pivotal Ventures. 

Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.

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Episode 329 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Pano Anthos, Founder & Managing Director of XRC Ventures.

I always love it when things come full circle. I first met Pano back in, what I believe was 2008 when he was building Hangout Industries. I was running a recruiting firm at the time and I stopped into their offices to discuss some of their hiring plans. Hangout was early to market as the company’s technology in the metaverse lane was very impressive but not ready for adoption by consumers yet which apparently is still the case.

It was great to come full circle years later to interview Pano for The VentureFizz Podcast and get up to speed on what he’s been up to in the startup circles. 

Inspired by a discussion with his wife about the retail industry, Pano went off to start XRC Ventures, a venture firm & startup accelerator investing in retail tech, consumer goods and the consumer healthtech sectors. The firm’s portfolio includes companies like Billie, ShopShops, Fillogic, and many more.

In this episode of our podcast, we cover:

* A conversation about anti-dilution protection and why that is an important term for entrepreneurs to understand.
* How Pano got into entrepreneurship by starting a company in the global trade industry and how the early days of the internet impacted this sector.
* Other companies that Pano has been involved in like Pantero, Hangout, and others.
* Launching XRC Ventures and how the accelerator works, plus what makes it unique like not having a traditional cohort program.
* The details on the firm’s Opportunity and Brand funds.
* Thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro and spatial computing.
* And so much more.

Episode 329: Pano Anthos - Founder & Managing Director, XRC Ventures

Host Gary J. Ross talks with Curtis Mo, partner at DLA Piper and a leading Silicon Valley corporate and securities lawyer. Gary and Curtis discuss venture-backed startups and the issues that arise in IPOs vis-à-vis acquisitions. Curtis provides insights as to how companies interact with investment banks in the time leading up to an IPO, and why underwriters tend to price companies more favorably when those companies are venture-backed. Gary and Curtis also share thoughts on valuations and the “IPO ratchet”, due diligence, SPACs, reporting requirements, and the JOBS Act.

VC Law: Episode 26: Venture-Backed Companies IPOing with Curtis Mo

Episode 331 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Rob Go, Co-Founder & Partner at NextView Ventures.

I’ve been fortunate to have many people support my journey with building VentureFizz through the years and Rob was one of the earliest. Shortly after I launched the site, he reached out looking to meet up and needless to say, I jumped at the chance. Through the years, Rob has always been incredibly helpful with his feedback on VentureFizz when I needed an outside perspective. I thank him at the beginning of our show, but I did want to note a sincere “thank you” here as well.

Rob’s also has a podcast that you should check out called The Idea Maze where he asks the question: where do great entrepreneurial ideas really come from?  You can find it on all major podcast platforms, plus I have included a link to it in the show notes.

NextView Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage VC firm that invests in founders who want to redesign the Everyday Economy. The firm’s portfolio includes Bobbie, The Browser Company, Devoted Health, WHOOP, Attentive, and more.

In this episode of our podcast, we cover:

* The five flavors of AI.
* Rob’s background story including what he learned from his Dad’s entrepreneurial endeavors, getting his career started in management consulting, and then learning product at eBay.
* How he landed a VC position at Spark Capital, plus a fun story about his almost investment into Groupon.
* What led Rob and his Co-Founders, David Beisel and Lee Hower, down the path of starting a seed stage firm and what the seed investing landscape looked like back then.
* What Rob is targeting for investments and the importance of founder-opportunity fit.
* What he’s learned while running a venture firm.
* And so much more.

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Episode 331: Rob Go - Co-Founder & Partner, NextView Ventures

Episode 332 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ben Lerer, Managing Partner of Lerer Hippeau.

The tech scene in New York City has come a very, very long way over the past 14 or 15 years.  A lot of that transformation and growth was due to access to early-stage capital which wasn’t prevalent back then, but Lerer Hippeau was a key element to the foundation of its success as a seed stage investor.

The firm was an early investor in many consumer brands that you recognize as they have all been very successful like Allbirds, Casper, Warby Parker, BuzzFeed, Mirror, Venmo, and many more. Its reputation was built on these consumer breakouts, but ultimately the firm is category agnostic investing equally across the enterprise and consumer landscapes.

For example, take a look at two of their most recent investments, which are Boston companies, 10Beauty (consumer robotics for manicures) and Tollbit (content monetization in the era of AI), which we talk about in details for this podcast.

Ben is now a fulltime VC after founding and running Thrillist that scaled and then added other digital media brands under its umbrella as Group Nine Media, which was acquired by Vox Media.

In this episode of our podcast, we cover:

* Ben’s thoughts on the market and if now is the ideal time to start a company.
* The inspiration behind Thrillist, plus lots of stories and lessons learned around the full lifecycle and evolution of the company to Group Nine Media and acquisition by Vox.
* Advice for entrepreneurs on building a startup media company in today’s world.
* How Lerer Hippeau came to fruition and what they are targeting for investments, plus why he considers himself a talent driven investor versus a thesis driven investor.
* And so much more.

Episode 332: Ben Lerer - Managing Director, Lerer Hippeau

Host Gary J. Ross discusses Business Development Companies (BDCs) with John Mahon, Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP. John began his career working at the SEC, and since then has devoted his practice to BDCs and registered funds. John explains how BDCs are a hybrid between a standard investment fund and a traditional finance company. Among the topics covered are congressional requirements for BDCs since their creation in 1980; the growth from four BDCs in the 1980s to a burst of them over the past twenty years; fee structures for BDCs; and their prominence in the venture lending space. Thanks for an informative talk, John!

VC Law: Episode 27: Business Development Companies with John Mahon, Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP

Scott Berman, an experienced Fractional CMO known for his data-driven strategies in digital marketing, returns to Riderflex for his third time. Scott thrives as a Venture Capital Investor through his role at Panther Opportunity Fund, focusing on early stage equity and debt investments in the legal Cannabis industry. His insights into growth opportunities and Series A investments have significantly impacted the market. Besides his professional endeavors, Scott co-produces and co-hosts The Game of Zen podcast, exploring the intersections of professional, personal, and spiritual growth through Zen Buddhism. His multifaceted career also includes keeping statistics for the Philadelphia 76ers. Riderflex is excited to welcome back Scott Berman to share his valuable perspectives and insights once again.

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In Episode 42 of Venture Games, my guest Trip Hawkins discusses founding Electronic Arts, 3DO, and Digital Chocolate; collaborating with legendary sports figures such as Dr. J, Larry Bird, and John Madden; stories and lessons learned throughout his decades-long career in tech and gaming; and advice for entrepreneurs building companies today.

Venture Games Episode 42: Trip Hawkins, Serial Entrepreneur & EA Founder

Host Gary J. Ross discusses cannabis law with Hilary Bricken, Partner at Husch Blackwell.  Hilary’s experience in cannabis law dates back to 2010 in Seattle when she was advising clients looking to take advantage of the dismantling of state laws against commercial cannabis activity. Hilary talks about cannabis regulation and enforcement at the state level and implications for both entrepreneurs launching cannabis-related businesses and investors in those businesses. Among other topics, Gary and Hilary also discuss banking issues and Canadian cannabis stocks trading on the OTC markets in the U.S. Thanks for a highly enlightening talk, Hilary!

VC Law: Episode 28: Cannabis Law with Hillary Hilary Bricken, Partner at Husch Blackwell

"I think the biggest learning that I had, and, by extension, JLL [Jones Lang LaSalle] in my last capacity was that it's not sufficient to take these companies and then just let them in the door. You can't hand one of your business clients the keys and expect them to drive. So, one of the first cohort companies in Urban Lab was a robotics company, and we created a revenue-sharing agreement with them any property that you get into through us, there's a revenue share. But the downstream incentives weren't sufficient enough. We didn't provide enough tools to people who were actually interacting with the properties to then want to actually be able to do it. Most of them didn't even know about it. That speaks to the size of an organization like that. when you sit up in an organization, you sometimes forget that you can't just speak something into existence. You need a ground game ..." - Jordan Kostelac 

Fresh out of the studio, Jordan Kostelac, CEO and co-founder of Deploy, dives into the ever-evolving landscape of the real estate industry and the burgeoning proptech sector in 2024. Reflecting on his previous role as the Director of Technology at JLL Asia Pacific, Kostelac shares the key lessons learnt while leading various proptech initiatives and establishing the UrbanLab accelerator with Swire Properties and PingAn. He details his transition from JLL to founding Deploy, a startup that addresses the inefficiencies of deal sourcing and due diligence in the startup venture ecosystem starting from the PropTech sector. Last but not least, he shares what great would look like for Deploy moving forward. 

Audio Episode Highlights: 
[0:44] Quote of the Day by Jordan Kostelac #QOTD. 
[1:41] Introduction: Jordan Kostelac, CEO of Deploy. 
[5:03] Career Evolution from PropTech in JLL Asia Pacific to Deploy. 
[8:43] Lessons from Jordan Kostelac’s career journey. 
[11:22] Overview of the Real Estate Industry and Proptech in 2024. 
[17:34] Role of Technology in Real Estate: From Projects in JLL to the Formation of Urban Lab. 
[28:53] How startups need to navigate corporate partnerships. 
[31:20] How to evaluate and invest in PropTech startups. 
[33:54] Trends shaping the PropTech industry in the Asia Pacific. 
[37:08] How Jordan started his new venture, Deploy based on his experiences in Urban Lab. 
[40:17] How Bridgewater Associates’ Dots and other systems such as Kudos inspire Jordan to work out the mechanics for Deploy. 
[45:27] Deploy’s value proposition and its current progress. 
[51:53] What does great look like for Deploy? 
[53:17] Closing Thoughts and Recommendations. 

You can find Jordan on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkostelac/ and X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/Scopelessness and more on Deploy here: https://deploycapital.online/ 

Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. Proper credits for the intro and end music: "Energetic Sports Drive" and the episode is mixed &amp; edited in both video and audio format by G. Thomas Craig 

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