In Episode 1, host Jordan L. Fischer, Esq. interviews Violet Sullivan, VP of Client Engagement for Redpoints Cybersecurity. Jordan and Violet dive into her path to a career in both law and technology, and her recommendations on how to build your technology knowledge. Violet discusses the value of creating a knowledgeable team that can help your business to understand the threats and vulnerabilities to your operations, and to create opportunities to mitigate risk in an increasingly digital world. Jordan and Violet also discuss how cyber and privacy evolved over the last five years, and key lessons for businesses across all industries. 

For more information on Ms. Sullivan, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/txcyberlawyer/. To contact our host, Jordan L. Fischer, Esq., regarding this podcast or to inquire into becoming a guest, please contact Ms. Fischer at jordan@jordanfischer.me.

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy – The New Frontier: Season 3, Episode 1: Violet Sullivan

Host Gary J. Ross discusses the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exclusion with Roger Royse, partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP. Gary and Roger go over the history of QSBS, and Roger talks about how important QSBS is today to investors in emerging companies. The various QSBS requirements are described, including the necessity for being a C corporation, the holding period and how it is counted, and the growth assets test. Roger closes out the episode by noting common pitfalls of QSBS such as delays in incorporation or exercising options, S-elections, company distributions, and secondary sales. 

VC Law: Episode 33: Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Exclusion with Roger Royse, partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP

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