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FutureWork PlaybookFast Co. “Most Innovative Companies” Amogy: Navigating Legal Waters in Clean Energy: Insights from the Head of LegalDaniel Landesberg had a passion for clean energy but little background in the industry when he applied to Amogy. Hired as the head of legal, he feels the excitement among engineers and, indeed, the whole company. It’s contagious.With host Natalie Pierce, Daniel describes the startup’s revolutionary work to unlock the potential of ammonia as a source of clean energy. He also discusses the role his team plays in navigating a new frontier of regulations and tax credits and educating the market about Amogy’s novel technology. “When it comes to regulations and whether those regulati...2025-01-1627 min
FutureWork PlaybookFast Co. “Most Innovative Companies” Justo: Inside Its Approach to Fulfillment, Supply Chain, and Customer LoyaltyWhen a Jüsto shopper fills their digital basket via the platform’s app, the teams behind the scene are getting to know the customer. Using AI, they create a personalized experience to meet the customer’s evolving needs. Paulo Neto, Jüsto’s Chief People and Performance Officer, visits host Natalie Pierce for a conversation about the teams and technology that are driving Latin America's fastest-growing online grocery platform. Tune in as Paulo pulls back the curtain on Jüsto’s strategies for building high-performance teams and processes that ensure its fulfillment centers deliver results 24/7. Every person, rega...2025-01-0233 min
FutureWork PlaybookFast Co. “Most Innovative Companies” Slang.ai: A Non-Traditional Route to Becoming a Technical FounderGabe Duncan combined his unique experience – including stints as a musician, data engineer, and data science manager – with his entrepreneurial spirit to co-found Slang.ai five years ago. In Slang.ai, he envisions a “utopian vision.” If you dine at restaurants, you’ve probably called to book a reservation, only to be put on hold by a harried host. If you’re a host, you’ve probably had to navigate buzzing phone calls when other duties called. Slang.ai leverages voice AI to power its digital phone concierge platform. “In the utopian vision, we are helping restaurants level-up their ho...2024-12-1942 min
FutureWork PlaybookFast Co. “Most Innovative Companies” Arkose Labs: Building Startup Growth Teams in the Age of AIHost Natalie Pierce invites Justin Schiefner, vice president of global people operations and culture at Arkose Labs, for a conversation about how Arkose Labs – on Fast Company’s prestigious list of “Most Innovative Companies” – builds on an alchemy of technology and people to create a successful global platform. Arkose Labs emphasizes a holistic approach to talent acquisition and prioritizes skills like emotional intelligence and communication over traditional degrees. Initiatives like R&D demo hours, newsletters, and hackathons foster employee engagement and idea-sharing. “Justin's insights remind us that, even as technology advances, success in the modern workplace still comes down to...2024-12-0342 min
FutureWork PlaybookFast Co. “Most Innovative Companies” Vanta: The CLO/CPO Journey w/ Ari ShahdadiVanta, a company that helps customers get compliant and build security programs, uses an AI tool to answer security questionnaires. Where humans had once spent hours on the task, the tool completes it quickly and accurately. Vanta’s customers love it.That’s not to raise the specter of automation stealing human jobs, explains Vanta’s chief legal officer and chief people officer, Ari Shahdadi. “We certainly don’t see this as a thing that’s threatening to anybody or going to replace anybody so much as drive future efficiency and accuracy and how people do their jobs,” he sa...2024-11-1437 min
Women Who BuildWomen Who Build: Natalie Pierce, Partner, Gunderson Dettmer, on How Founders Can Work w/ Law Firms.
Be it a startup or a large company, the most important element of any company is its team.
In the increasingly productive, multicultural, and rapidly evolving world, it is important to have robust agreements in place, follow regulations of different countries, integrate the workforce effectively during mergers and acquisitions, have protocols for employee communication, and so much more! However, founders or company executives are not trained on the legal granularities surrounding them. And honestly, they do not even need to!
Natalie Pierce helps with exactly this! Natalie is the Partner / Chair of, the Employment & Labor Group at Gunderson Dettmer...2024-09-2737 min
Legal LeadersEP 15: Bradley Krack - Partner at Gunderson DettmerBradley Krack is a partner at Gunderson Dettmer in Silicon Valley. A former engineer and submarine officer, Brad specializes in guiding high-growth tech companies through complex deals.
He recently celebrated his thirteenth year with Gunderson, where he represents companies in their financings, IPOs, and M&A transactions. His experience spans a variety of technology firms, including consumer internet, software, internet security, financial, and entertainment technology companies, as well as venture capital firms.
Brad holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in materials science from Northwestern, as well as a J.D. from Berkeley Law.
I hope you enjoy this...2024-09-2429 min
Swimming with AllocatorsToday’s Opportunities and Landscape in Canadian Venture CapitalHighlights from this week’s conversation include:John’s journey from operator to allocator (0:49)Misalignment in the Market (3:30)RBCx’s Venture Capital Approach (5:40)Key Insights on Fund Investing (8:33)Strategic Advantages of RBCx (10:14)Advice for Corporates on Fund Practices (12:47)Building Anchor Partnerships (14:00)Insider Segment: Challenges for Emerging Managers (17:20)Navigating Due Diligence Processes (19:04)LPA Considerations for Institutional Investors (21:44)Mortgage Challenges for Founders (25:59)Surprises of Being an LP (27:37)Understanding the Capital Food Chain (28:26)Exit Value Insights (30:22)Canadian Venture Market Dynamics (34:15)Government Support in Early Stages (36:38)Fundraising Trends in Canada (39:14)Exit Value to Fund Size Ratios (41:09)Future Outlook for Canadian Venture (42:06)Canadian Life S...2024-08-0750 min
The AbstractEp 49: Will AI change Legal Work Forever?: Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer, Gunderson DettmerHow is AI going to change the practice of law? How is one of the most forward looking law firms adapting? And will the billable hour go away? Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer and Cofounder & Director of the Open Cap Table Coalition, steered a law career starting at major Wall Street firm Simpson Thacher towards the worlds of tech and product management, with stop-offs in academia and legal publishing along the way. Ultimately, he found that his legal mindset guided him in his technical work, and his understanding of business and innovation strengthened his l...2024-07-3148 min
Swimming with AllocatorsBuilding Relationships with Asian Limited Partners with Chris Shen of Revere VCHighlights from this week’s conversation include:Chris Shen's Background and LP Career Journey (0:52)US-China Geopolitics, History, and MacroEconomics (3:27)Developing Relationships with Asian Allocators (8:02)Flavor of GP and Navigating Family Offices in Asia (11:31)Understanding LP Motivations (16:52)Importance of Liquidity for Investors (18:35)Working with Corporate Venture Capital Groups (22:15)De-risking Perception for Corporates (24:28)Diversity of VC Ecosystem (30:53)Insider segment: Focusing on the Innovation Economy (32:01)Learning the ropes of venture capital (38:18)Advice for junior investors (40:30)Personal experiences and growth in investing (43:27)Asian American foundation and the Committee of 100 (45:33)C100 organization (49:57)Connecting with Chris and Final Takeaways (50:27)Chris Shen has over 15 ye...2024-07-3151 min
Venture with GraceNavigating VC Fund Lifecycles: Legal Insights with Brian HuberBrian D. Huber is a fund partner at Gunderson Dettmer. Brian supports venture capital and growth equity fund managers on all aspects of the fund lifecycle. Brian has significant experience advising fund managers on issues related to fundraising, GP management, and economics, including the tax and structuring aspects of fund formations and investments globally. He helps clients navigate complex issues in the evolving legal and regulatory landscape, such as the impact of recent tax reform on investment and organizational decision-making. Mr. Huber also has significant experience advising fund managers and investors in connection with secondary purchases and sales of...2024-07-111h 04
Passle CMO Series PodcastCMO Series Podcast Special - CMO Series Live NYC: The HighlightsIn this special edition of the CMO Series Podcast, Natasha Sandamas, Events Marketing Manager, joins the series to reflect on Passle’s first Stateside CMO Series Live event which took place in New York City in June.
Delving into the highlights from the sessions, we hear from an incredible lineup of speakers including Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Operating Officers and General Counsels from the world’s top firms. They joined the day to share their unique perspectives on everything from how to integrate data into your business development strategies and delivering a world-class digital presence, to how to po...2024-07-0940 min
The ThoughtFuel PodcastImproving Your Communication Skills With Lisa M. PattiJoin Nicos Marcou for this exciting episode on how you can improve your communication skills. Nicos is joined by Communications expert and founder of C3Speech Lisa M. Patti M.S., CCC-SLP and they discuss proven methods on how you can effectively engage your audience both virtually and live. They further more discuss the importance of authenticity in communication, imposter syndrome, managing your tone and rhythm when communicating etc. Not an episode you want to miss if you want to be an effective communicator. Lisa M. Patti M.S., CCC-SLP is the founder of C3Speech. She h...2024-05-0348 min
The Hearing – A Legal PodcastEP. 149 – Joe Green (Gunderson Dettmer)Salt and pepper. Fish and chips. The sun and the moon. Law and innovation? Ok, maybe those last two haven’t traditionally been a natural pair. But the legal world is changing like never before. What skills should lawyers develop to excel with new technologies? How can lawyers interested in tech get more involved in that field?
This episode’s guest, Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer, speaks to host Janelle Wrigley about these questions, how he pivoted his career from corporate lawyer to legal tech changemaker, and much more.2024-04-2250 min
papo de kamelopapo de kamelo #075 | com Christel Moreno da Gunderson DettmerNeste episódio inspirador do Papo de Camelo, mergulhamos no mundo das startups e do direito corporativo com Christel H. Moreno, sócia fundadora do escritório Gunderson Dettmer em São Paulo. Descubra a fascinante jornada de Christel, desde seus primeiros passos na economia da inovação até sua contribuição significativa para o ecossistema de startups e capital de risco na América Latina. Explore conosco as nuances de financiamentos, fusões, aquisições, e o papel vital da governança corporativa em negócios inovadores. Com insights valiosos sobre o panorama legal e as oportunidades emergentes, este episódio é...2024-04-0337 min
ILTA Voices#0002: (CCT) The Role of AI Powered Chatbots as Digital Research AssistantsEvery firm currently struggles with making sure all of the knowledge in their organization is written down, up to date, and searchable.
In the future, chatbots could serve as a kind of automated research assistants for firm knowledge. They’d be responsible for answering questions by sourcing information from the right person, document and they could also be used to proactively record tacit knowledge into living documents by periodically interviewing key people about their progress on company initiatives.
In this podcast interview, we discussed the role of AI powered chatbots as digital research assistants and more.
Mod...2024-02-0526 min
Redraw Your PathAnalytically, the Decision Made Zero Sense | Ep. 002 - Joy BatraJoin host Lynn Debilzen in this captivating interview with Author Joy Batra on Redraw Your Path! In this interview, Lynn hears how Joy sought the unconventional path and redrew her path several times, including going from business and law school to Bollywood acting, then to the freelance life. Their conversation touches on:Seeing your differences as strengths and unique contributions you bring to the worldthe importance of taking risks and listening to one's intuition when making career changesembracing their multifaceted talents and curating their experiences to highlight relevant transferable skillsTune in for a dynamic discussion on l...2024-01-1034 min
Swimming with AllocatorsBeyond the Hype: Inside the Realities and Opportunities in Venture with Chris DouvosHighlights from this week’s conversation include:Chris’ Journey to VC (1:49)The Vision for Micro VC (4:50)Perspective on Finding Good Firms (6:36)The journey in venture capital (7:31)Changes in micro VC strategy (8:24)Finding differentiation in investments (11:07)The Intimate Nature of Venture Capital (15:18)Understanding Behavioral Footprint in Venture Capital (16:11)The Struggles of Entrepreneurs in VC (17:21)The challenges of diligence and developing relationships (25:42)The principal-agent problem in financial markets (29:40)Insider Segment: Law firms and changing services for GPs (30:37)The future of venture (32:30)Venture as a business of heartbreak (37:42)Finding the Balance (38:59)Considering Alternative Paths (40:41)Ahoy Capital is a boutique fund mana...2024-01-0344 min
Swimming with AllocatorsInvesting Ahead of the Curve: Wisdom from a Futurist with Roxane GooginHighlights from this week’s conversation include:The Ten Year Treasury and its Role in Booms (1:51)The End of an Era and the Impact of COVID-19 (5:09)Shocking Revelation of the Ten-Year Yield (9:31)Reset and Retooling (11:05)LP Perspective on Venture (13:11)Investing in Legacy Assets (15:21)Insider Segment: New and Emerging Trends for LPA (16:37)Raising capital in the current market (19:25)Limited partner agreement terms (20:38)Necessary skills for managers in the next decade (22:05)The time of opportunity (29:50)Safety is danger (30:52)Roxane Googin is a world renowned authority on macroeconomic technology trends and the Chief Futurist of the fintech venture firm Group 11. Pr...2023-12-2731 min
AI Lawyer Talking TechAI Legal Tech: Latest Developments and InsightsWelcome to today's episode of 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech'. In this episode, we'll dive into the latest advancements and news in the field of AI and legal technology. From the impact of AI in the legal industry to the regulatory updates, we have a wide array of topics to discuss. So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and get ready to explore the intersection of law, technology, and artificial intelligence.
Harvey Raises $80M Series B From Elad Gil, Kleiner Perkins, OpenAI and Sequoia20 Dec 2023Legal Tech BlogGenerating a Body of Generative AI Case...2023-12-2024 min
Swimming with AllocatorsMastering Venture Capital in Public Pensions with Tony MeadowsHighlights from this week’s conversation include:Tony's background and entry into institutional investing (1:26)Approaching co-investments and the process at PSERS (3:16)Manager selection process and portfolio construction (6:07)Constructing the private equity portfolio (10:45)Timing and relationship with new managers (12:52)Insider Segment: How could emerging managers benefit from general counsel? (15:27)The importance of track record for LPs (16:48)The first female-owned private equity fund (18:22)The GP Selection Process (18:58)Importance of Deal Flow and Proprietary Deal Flow (23:08)LP to LP Relationships (24:42)Consolidation in Distressed Markets (28:59)Final thoughts and takeaways (00:29:42)Tony Meadows, a seasoned Portfolio Manager with over 17 years of experience in in...2023-12-2030 min
Swimming with AllocatorsThree Key Criteria for Evaluating Venture Capital Managers: Decision-Making, Specialization, and Operations with Michael Ashley Schulman of Running Point CapitalHighlights from this week’s conversation include:The origin story of Running Point Capital (1:11)Transition from public stocks to venture (4:30)Running Point's unique investment philosophy (7:13)Building a Due Diligence Network (8:57)Fostering Long-Term Relationships (10:23)Advice for Managers Launching Their First Fund (14:07)Challenges and opportunities for family offices (19:21)Criteria for selecting venture capitalist managers (21:42)ESG vs. impact investing (24:18)Building and Selling Companies in Challenging Times (30:35)Final thoughts and takeaways (31:35)Running Point Capital is a multifamily office that provides a comprehensive and personalized approach to financial management. Their team of experts, covering various disciplines, collaborates to address the diverse financial ne...2023-12-1331 min
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)David He: Startup Law Partnership Journey, Choosing the Right Lawyer & Founder Legal Roadmap - E354David He, Partner at Gunderson Dettmer, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes:
1. Banker to Startup Lawyer Partner: David shared his journey from aspiring to be a banker to transitioning into law with the backdrop of the 2008 Great Recession. He worked with a Wall Street firm, moved to Silicon Valley, where he engaged with VCs, startups, and founders, and eventually relocated to Singapore, where he continues to support dozens of founders in their startup negotiations with VCs.
2. Choosing the Right Startup Lawyer: David stressed that in selecting a good startup lawyer, cost shouldn't be...2023-12-1231 min
Latitud Podcast#165 — Fundraise and manage your cap table the right way: BZCP, Campbells, Gunderson Dettmer, and Carta at Vamos Latam SummitFundraising the right way to end up with a healthy cap table isn't usually a top-of-mind priority for startup founders. But it should be. Making a dilution mistake in the earlier stages can bring you and your startup a lot of problems when it's time to raise new rounds.That's why we called experts from BZCP, Carta, Campbells, and Gunderson Dettmer. They shared the best cap table management practices during this year's Vamos Latam Summit. By the way, you can already click this link to pre-register for our next, incredible edition.In this episode, Eduardo...2023-12-0659 min
To the Extent That...VC Law: Episode 21:The History of Venture Capital Law with Robert GundersonHost Gary J. Ross talks with Robert Gunderson, the founding partner of Gunderson Dettmer and a top-tier venture capital lawyer for over 40 years. Gary and Bob discuss Bob’s experience at the start of venture capital law and its evolution over time, including the impact of new regulatory requirements and the NVCA model forms, as well as changes in the IPO market and the importance and growth of the private markets. Gary and Bob also touch on the basic structure of venture capital funds and the value of private versus public boards in connection with fiduciary duties.2023-11-2941 min
Hello Flow Podcast(Ep 12) What’s A Portfolio Career And How to Build One - With Author and Founder of Quartz Consulting, Joy BatraWelcome Back To Hello Flow!
Welcome back to the Hello Flow Podcast. Today I have Joy Batra, Author of The Freelance Mindset and Founder of Quartz Consulting, on to discuss what a portfolio career is and how to build one successfully.
Joy Batra is former Head of Legal at Syndicate and founder of Quartz Consulting, a freelance consulting firm that has advised start-ups, venture capital firms, and Fortune 500 companies. Her career has also included roles at Goldman Sachs, Gunderson Dettmer, JioSaavn, and, briefly, as a Bollywood actress. As a freelance artist, she has performed in...2023-11-1537 minAI Lawyer Talking TechAI in the Legal Profession: Empowering Lawyers and Shaping the FutureWelcome to today's episode of "AI Lawyer Talking Tech," your daily review of the latest legal technology news. In today's episode, we'll be discussing a wide range of topics, including the challenges faced by Native American women lawyers, the potential of AI in big law firms, Google's legal action against AI scams, and the role of generative AI in legal practice. Stay tuned as we delve into these fascinating developments and explore how AI is revolutionizing the legal profession.
Top 30 Biglaw Firm’s Leader Thinks AI Will Help His Firm Soar To The Top14 Nov 20232023-11-1424 min
Careers and the Business of LawEp. 18 - Meet Joe Green - Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson DettmerIn this interview with Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson dettmer, Joe shares his career journey from aspiring to be a lawyer since he was 7 years old to becoming a legal innovator. He recounts how he initially wanted to be a lawyer, even creating business cards as a child, but eventually realized that practicing law wasn't his true calling. His transition from practicing law to spearheading an innovation lab of 30 at a prestigious law firm showcases the importance of embracing change and exploring uncharted territories. Listening to Joe Green's journey will inspire you to...2023-10-2521 minCareers and the Business of LawEp. 18 - Meet Joe Green - Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson DettmerIn this interview with Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson dettmer, Joe shares his career journey from aspiring to be a lawyer since he was 7 years old to becoming a legal innovator. He recounts how he initially wanted to be a lawyer, even creating business cards as a child, but eventually realized that practicing law wasn't his true calling. His transition from practicing law to spearheading an innovation lab of 30 at a prestigious law firm showcases the importance of embracing change and exploring uncharted territories. Listening to Joe Green's journey will inspire you to...2023-10-2521 min
FutureWork PlaybookGenerative AI Killer Use Cases with Dazza Greenwood and Dr. Eliot“Those that are equipped with and know how to ably use AI are going to be outdoing those lawyers and law firms that do not.”The FutureWork podcast episode 6 features Dr. Lance Eliot, a regular Forbes contributor and AI Fellow at Stanford University and Dazza Greenwood, a renowned Fortune 100 legal tech advisor and the Executive Director of Law.MIT.edu. Both guests have industry-leading research and publications, and they routinely counsel attorneys, CEOs, educators, and business leaders. Lance and Dazza are also on the cutting edge of GenAI trends–developing roadmaps for legal teams, engineers and executives to tra...2023-10-1953 min
Legal Innovation Spotlight04 - The “Why” Behind ChatGD with Gunderson DettmerTed Theodoropoulos, CEO of Infodash is joined by 2 special guests from Gunderson Dettmer- Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer, and Naveen Pai, Chief Knowledge Officer. The group discusses Gunderson's organizational structure, what KM and Innovation mean at the firm, and the process for developing Gunderson's AI chat app, ChatGD. Joe talked through the motivation for developing ChatGD, and how the firm defined and managed the scope of the project. Naveen explained what use cases were the most and least valuable in the process. Listen to the full episode and hear what's next for ChatGD at Gunderson!2023-10-0447 min
Legal Innovation Spotlight04 - The “Why” Behind ChatGD with Gunderson DettmerTed Theodoropoulos, CEO of Infodash is joined by 2 special guests from Gunderson Dettmer- Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer, and Naveen Pai, Chief Knowledge Officer. The group discusses Gunderson's organizational structure, what KM and Innovation mean at the firm, and the process for developing Gunderson's AI chat app, ChatGD. Joe talked through the motivation for developing ChatGD, and how the firm defined and managed the scope of the project. Naveen explained what use cases were the most and least valuable in the process. Listen to the full episode and hear what's next for ChatGD at Gunderson!2023-10-0447 min
FutureWork PlaybookDeveloping Your Generative AI Strategy, a Conversation With Charlene LiThe FutureWork podcast episode 5 features Charlene Li, an expert in transformative technologies that disrupt the business landscape. Charlene is a keynote speaker, Fortune 100 advisor and author. Her upcoming book "Mega Transformations" is set to release in early 2024. Charlene Li's expertise in generative AI provides valuable insights into the future of work and the potential of AI to drive innovation and transform industries. Companies can benefit from embracing generative AI and leveraging its power to analyze data, enhance collaboration, and create new customer experiences. Natalie Pierce and Charlene discuss what companies can do to start their generative AI j...2023-09-2848 min
The Artificial Intelligence Podcast#15 - Katie Gardner, Partner Gunderson DettmerJoin us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Katie Gardner, a top legal expert in the field of artificial intelligence from Gunderson Dettmer. With companies like Microsoft, Shutterstock, and Adobe setting new precedents in AI copyright commitments, we delve into the intricacies of IP infringements, training data nuances, and the best practices for integrating AI without legal pitfalls. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500 company, this conversation offers invaluable insights into the rapidly evolving intersection of AI and the law. Don't miss out on Katie's wealth of knowledge and her advice for businesses navigating the...2023-09-2652 minLatitud Podcast#158 – MISTO, an investment template for Brazilian startups: Christel Moreno, Gunderson DettmerWe've been hearing startup founders all over LatAm for a while now. And we noticed a common reflection from those on a fundraising journey: how a simple and clean investment template could take much of the friction away.That's why we partnered up with law offices such as Gunderson Dettmer to launch MISTO in Brazil. MISTO is a document with optimized terms for investing, with language and practices understood and accepted by both founders and investors.Christel Moreno is a partner at Gunderson, leads their São Paulo office, and was deeply involved in the c...2023-09-2021 min
Women in Venture CapitalA Conversation with Melissa Marks | Partner, Gunderson Dettmer | Samsung | Boxee | University of Michigan Law School, J.D.In this episode, we talk to Melissa about her experience giving legal advice and negotiating deals for tech companies and VC funds and her passion to help inform and represent underrepresented founders in the industry. Melissa dives deeper into the role of lawyers in the VC ecosystem and reflects on some of her highs and lows in the space as a thought partner. Finally Melissa talks about how she uses her position to create a welcoming space for historically underrepresented founders to openly ask questions and seek advice. 2023-09-1528 min
Above the Law - Thinking Like a LawyerBiglaw Firm Offers Racy, Expensive Summer Event Before No-Offering Summers AnywayIn our latest chat, we discuss Biglaw strip club outings, Jeff Clark taking time away from his indictment to be an idiot online, and associates unhappy with a law firm's office tracker.-----Gunderson Dettmer got a lot of flack on Reddit from folks accusing the firm of hosting a summer event at a strip club. It wasn't a strip club, but it was a nightclub with scantily clad go-go dancers, which doesn't make it much better from the perspective of a harassment-free work environment. And after making it rain at the club, the firm...2023-09-1332 min
FutureWork PlaybookHelping Legal Teams Leverage Generative AI: A Conversation with IronClad Co-Founder, Cai GoGwiltWho said the legal industry is slow to adopt novel technology? Generative AI has made it possible to shift even the most reluctant of industries to create a new paradigm for reading, writing and reasoning. And beyond that, the era of generative AI is helping develop a new mindset about how these tools can augment human intelligence and strategic planning.In this episode, Natalie dives into the world of AI-powered business contracts and how the legal industry may be leading the way, with special guest, Cai GoGwilt. Cai, the co-founder and chief architect of Ironclad, discusses the...2023-09-0837 min
FutureWork PlaybookDeep Fakes, Social Engineering and Sam Altman, Oh My! - A Discussion With a Head of Data Privacy“Right now, we have this great opportunity to create a balanced and reasonable law that works for an industry that also protects individuals.”In this episode, Natalie welcomes Anna Westfelt, the Head of Gunderson Dettmer’s Data Privacy Practice, to discuss the growth of AI technology, the possible negative and positive effects, and how individuals can prepare themselves for this changing landscape.Gunderson boasts an emerging company and venture capital (EC/VC) firm focused on, as Natalie puts it, “building the firm of the future.” For example, generative AI can potentially turn data into a gold mine...2023-08-2433 minAI Lawyer Talking TechExploring the Cutting-Edge Landscape of Legal Technology Innovations
New Knowledge Management and Innovation Conference for Legal to Debut in October in NYC17 Aug 2023LawSitesNew York Times considers legal action against Open AI as copyright tensions swirl17 Aug 2023Georgia Public BroadcastingPracticing Law in the Age of AI17 Aug 2023Attorney at WorkUSA: Employment practices in the emerging AI regulatory framework16 Aug 2023DataGuidanceArtificial Intelligence for Lawyers: How To Maintain Your Technical Competency16 Aug 2023LexBlogWhat IBM’s 2023 Report Tells Us About Data Breaches and Lawyers16 Aug 2023Le...2023-08-1719 min
LawNextThe Story Behind Gunderson Dettmer’s Launch of ChatGD, Its ‘Homegrown’ Generative AI App, with Joe Green and John ScrudatoRecently, Silicon Valley-based Gunderson Dettmer, an international law firm of more than 400 lawyers that exclusively represents clients in the innovation economy, launched ChatGD, a generative AI chat app for its lawyers and legal professionals that the firm designed and built itself. The launch appeared to make the firm the first in the U.S. to develop a proprietary internal tool using generative AI technology and possibly also the first firm anywhere to launch such a tool. On today’s episode of LawNext, the two people who spearheaded the development — Joe Green, the firm’s chief innovation officer and als...2023-08-1748 min
Legaltech WeekLTW August 11, 2023: Zoom's rights to your content, AI can snag your keystroke sounds, and moreEach week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: 00:00 - Introductions 02:40 - Zoom has “perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license and all other rights” to your content (Selected by Stephen Embry) 12:40 - Don't Write That Confidential Email In Public! AI Can Now Snag Keystroke Sounds With 95 Percent Accuracy (Selected by Joe Patrice) 23:50 - Why We Need a Completely New Type of Laws and Regulations in the Era of AI (Selected by Niki Blac...2023-08-1149 min
FutureWork PlaybookGenerative AI is Here: How To Prepare Your TeamsWhen it comes to integrating AI technology in the workplace, uncertainty and fear can blind business from innovation and advancement. In this episode, host Natalie Pierce, dives back into the discussion of generative AI. The episode kicks off with a discussion of the recent Generative AI webinar series presented by guests and colleagues Katie Gardner and Aaron Rubin, two partners in Gunderson Dettmer’s Strategic Transactions & Licensing Practice.Katie and Aaron report the wild success of their informational webinar series about AI technology, but both guests also caution against the uncertainties of this rapidly developing field. With Gun...2023-08-1041 minAI Lawyer Talking TechExploring the Latest Legal Tech Trends & Challenges in the AI EraWelcome to "AI Lawyer Talking Tech," where we bring you the latest insights and updates on the intersection of law and technology. Whether you're a legal professional, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of the legal industry, we're here to provide you with valuable information and thought-provoking discussions. Join us as we explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities that AI and other technologies bring to the legal landscape. Let's dive in!
Free CLE-Eligible Webinar Tomorrow: AI for Attorneys, Chat GPT and Beyond09 Aug 2023LawSitesFLOSS Weekly 744: A Chill Pirate Lawyer...2023-08-0916 minLawNextEp 212: Three General Counsel Discuss Boston’s Unique Contributions to the Legal Tech LandscapeOn July 18, 2023, the top legal officers of three Boston-area technology companies came together for a live panel discussion about the city’s unique contributions to the legal tech landscape, moderated by LawNext host Bob Ambrogi. The panelists graciously agreed to allow LawNext to record the conversation, and this episode is that recording. The three panelists are: Margaret K. Minister, general counsel for Evisort, an AI-driven contract lifecycle management company that was founded out of Harvard Law School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. William “Mo” Cowan, chief legal and external affairs officer at Devoted Health, a tech...2023-07-271h 05
FutureWork PlaybookShaping a Legal Innovation Practice with Generative AIWe're back for Season 5 and we're diving into the fascinating world of generative AI! This season, we'll explore the technology underpinnings, the exciting advancements made so far, the ethical and legal considerations it brings to the forefront, and the possibilities it opens up for the future. Tune into this first episode as host Natalie Pierce speaks with two colleagues from Gunderson's practice innovation group, Chief Innovation Officer Joe Green and Legal Engineering & Data Strategy Manager John Scrudato.💡 Meet Your Host 💡Name: Natalie PierceOrganization: Gunderson DettmerConnect: LinkedIn💡 Fe...2023-07-2037 min
Daily Business NewsTuesday July 11th, 2023: RIA M&A activity drops, UK pension fund reforms, hospital privatization protests & moreRIA M&A activity drops by 15%, UK plans to unlock pension fund money for tech startups, Toronto hospital workers protest privatization, Elon Musk addresses parody account insulting Mark Zuckerberg, NY Times eliminates sports desk, Merrill insiders appointed to lead Merrill Wealth Management, Council Post highlights flexibility, agility, and digitization for businesses, former AT&T CEO resigns from PGA policy board, and Brett Pletcher returns to Gunderson Dettmer as Of Counsel.2023-07-1105 min
ABA Law Student PodcastSuccessful Bar Prep: Balancing Discipline and DowntimeThe July bar exam is right around the corner, and if you’re like most recent law school grads, you’ve probably got some pre-test jitters. DeMario Thornton welcomes young lawyer Taylor DiChello to pick her brain on strategies for successful bar prep and test-taking. Taylor discusses her approach to studying, the usefulness of BARBRI courses, the structure of the bar exam, and much more. Tune in for practical tips and reassurances to calm your nerves as the exam approaches. Taylor DiChello is a corporate associate at Gunderson Dettmer where she specializes in the representation of emerging growt...2023-07-1028 min
FutureWork PlaybookReshaping ESG: A Conversation on the Business Case for Mental Health InitiativesThe ESG standards have seen much attention from the SEC in the last several years. Now, the debate of including an “H” stands in line to extend the framework and consider the well-being of individuals with a more concentrated pillar. In this week’s episode, host Natalie Pierce speaks with Dr. Bonny Forrest, a Principal at FirmLeader. Bonny is a renowned psychologist and former big law litigator and in-house counsel who now serves as a Board Consultant and Advisor. Bonny advises company boards on how to evaluate and implement ESG practices and provides coaching to board members on crea...2023-06-2226 min
Reprogramming with Lindsay HyattOn pivoting from law, to freelance, to becoming an author with Joy BatraIf you've ever questioned the entire path that's been laid out for you professionally or personally, you'll love today's episode of Reprogramming.
Our guest, Joy Batra shares how she went from the ultra-traditional path of pursuing law to a full-time freelancer, (with a pit stop in Bollywood!) She shares so many insights and resources about starting a business, building a community, and how she became an author.
Joy Batra is founder of Quartz Consulting, a freelance consulting firm that has advised start-ups, venture capital firms, and Fortune 500 companies. She pre...2023-06-2138 min
FutureWork PlaybookMetrics Matter: A Look at Novata’s ESG Platform to Inform Governance“The term ESG, it's a term that gets applied to a lot of things, but at the end of the day, we're really just talking about looking at the risks and opportunities of investing in a company. And we're making it good data.”In this week’s episode, host Natalie Pierce speaks with Lorraine Wilson, the Chief Sustainability Officer of Novata, to discuss the importance of ESG metrics and how Novata helps companies incorporate them.Novata's goal is to empower private markets to achieve a more inclusive and sustainable form of capitalism. They make it easy f...2023-06-0138 min
FutureWork PlaybookInvesting in People and Performance: How To Put The “S” in ESGIn this episode, Sarah Milby, the founder and CEO of Valor Performance, joins host Natalie Pierce to discuss the importance of coaching and upskilling in the modern workforce. Valor Performance combines human coaching with technology to provide a personalized coaching experience for leaders while offering data-driven insights to organizations to help make decisions around leading their workforce. We also hear of examples of how Valor's coaching programs have helped brands increase sales, retain top talent, and enhance work engagement, showing the positive impact of investing in human performance. 🗝️ Key Points 🗝️Top takeaways from this episode...2023-05-1841 min
FutureWork PlaybookESG Now! Preparing for Exit at InceptionIn this week’s episode, host Natalie Pierce speaks with attorneys Alexa Belonick and Andy Thorpe from Gunderson Dettmer's Public Companies and Capital Markets practice. The three discuss the increasing focus on ESG factors in the venture capital landscape and by public companies. 🗝️ Key Points 🗝️Top takeaways from this episode★ The Rising Importance of ESG Initiatives: ESG initiatives have gained significance in recent years. There’s an increased focus from regulators, institutional investors, and the public on the ESG goals and policies of companies. This shift has been driven by high-profile events, the rise of mission-alig...2023-05-0442 min
FutureWork PlaybookESG in Venture Capital: Insights from Alberto Yépez, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Forgepoint CapitalIn this week’s episode, host Natalie Pierce interviews Alberto Yépez, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Forgepoint Capital, a leading cybersecurity-focused venture capital firm, about incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives into all they do, including the firm’s investing principles.Our first episode of the year highlights the growing importance of ESG considerations in the venture capital industry and the steps that firms like Forgepoint Capital are taking to integrate these principles and initiatives into their investment strategies and operations. Forgepoint also provides examples in its portfolio like CyberCube, which is taking actionable steps towar...2023-04-2030 min
SPARKEDDefying Expectations: Unraveling the Secrets of the Portfolio LifeAre you tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a fulfilling and sustainable portfolio career? In today's SPARKED Hot Take episode, we’re back with Joy Batra for part two of our fascinating conversation on community building as a freelancer and how to approach a portfolio or freelance career as a whole.If you missed the first part of our conversation with Joy, I encourage you to scroll back and listen as she shares a concept she calls ‘portfolios of community’ and how that can help us to understand where and ho...2023-03-2822 minLatitud Podcast#132 – Crucial legal and financial information for startups: Daniel Green, GundersonIt's 2023, and all startups are trying to find answers to profound questions that may affect their present and future existence. We invited back Dan Green from Gunderson Dettmer for a series of special episodes where we will focus on vital legal and financial information.Dan works with all corporate and securities law areas, including company formation and financing, debt transactions, and investor-side financings. He got an exceptional eye for the Latam Startup universe. In this episode, we have a chance to overview what is happening with so many companies right now and discuss fu...2023-03-0137 min
SPARKEDHow to Find a Sense of Belonging in the Freelance WorldOver the last few years, there’s been a massive acceleration in the trend of people leaving mainstream jobs to start their own business, from freelancing or private practices to portfolio careers. Largely in the name of freedom. But, many are also finding, they’re giving up something big along the way. A sense of community, comradery, and belonging. And, it may even lead to increasing levels of social isolation or even loneliness.If you’ve ever worked in a corporate role or within any team, you’ll be familiar with how your relationships and professional friendships are buil...2023-02-2829 min
The Mindshare Podcast by Monumental Me - tools to take you from here to there. Find your thrive!The Freelance Mindset with Joy BatraMy guest is Joy Batra, author of The Freelance Mindset: Unleashing Your Side Hustles for Better Work Play and Life.
Drawing on a decade of Batra’s own freelance experience and interviews with fifty freelancers across industries, Joy’s book offers concrete ways to navigate the uncertainty of freelancing to build a life that is financially and emotionally satisfying. This also highlights a need to support freelancers as a tool for financial and personal freedom, especially for women . This book and my conversation here today are new and such an important tool to help all people meet their...2023-02-2040 min
LatamList EspressoInterview with Antonio Soares on LatAm’s fintech landscape for 2023. Syncfy closes $10M seed round, Ep 125This week’s Espresso covers updates from Welbe, Syncfy, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:28] - Syncfy closes $10M seed round[00:45] - tea secures $8.9M in seed round[01:03] - Welbe closes $4.1M seed round[01:21] - WeKall completes a $1.5M pre-seed round[01:50] - Interview with Antonio Soares on LatAm fintech trends in 2023[05:19] - How to be the Difference’s Holiday Special[05:29] - New Crossing Borders episodeResources & people mentioned:Companies & Startups: Syncfy, tea, Welbe, WeKall, Dock, Gunderson Dettmer.VCs, Accelerators, Institutions: Point72 Ventures, Acuitas Group Holdings, Volpe Capital, Nazca, Carao Ventures, Imagine Vent...2022-12-2006 min
Crossing Borders with Nathan LustigGreatest Hits Episode: Dan Green, Gunderson Dettmer: Legal Structures for Startups in Latin America, Ep 198For this week on the Crossing Borders podcast, we’re revisiting one of our greatest hits episodes featuring Dan Green, Partner at Gunderson Dettmer.An avid traveler from a young age, Dan Green’s relationship with Latin America stretches all the way back to his childhood trips to Mexico and Ecuador and visits from an aunt who dazzled him with stories about doing business in Chile. Driven by his passion for the region, Dan was set on becoming a link between the US and Latin American markets. In 2004, Dan started practicing law in Silicon Valley, immersing hims...2022-12-1526 min
Lawyers Who LeadNALP PDI 2022: Evolving & Personalizing Professional Development with Nakia HumphreyIn episode four of our seven-part series covering insights from NALP's 2022 PDI conference, Sigalle interviews Nakia Humphrey, Senior Director of Attorney Development at Gunderson Dettmer.
Nakia shares her journey from paralegal to Law firm PD professional. She also shares her insights as both an attendee and speaker at PDI. Nakia emphasizes the importance of content that reflects the legal industry's evolving and innovative landscape and why leadership is not a one size fits all aproach. Visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakia-humphrey-2b78446/ to learn more.
National Association for Law Placement NALP is an association of...2022-12-0712 min
FutureWork PlaybookLife After IPO with Digital Commerce Giant VTEXLast year, VTEX went public on the New York Stock Exchange and became the first Latin American company in its niche to do so. On a mission to show other Latin American companies that it’s possible, they accomplished their goal — but not without adequate preparation. Going public is not as easy as setting a date and expecting it to happen. The team at VTEX was preparing years in advance. For co-founder Alex Soncini and General Counsel Juliana Lopes, going public came with its share of challenges and changes in their respective fields. In this season...2022-08-3133 min
Boardroom Governance with Evan EpsteinAdam Sterling: The Independent Director Initiative.0:00 -- Intro.1:23 -- Start of interview.3:32 -- Adam's "origin story". He grew up in southern California where he attended UCSD and graduated from UCLA. In college he became an activist focusing on the conflict in Darfur, Sudan, and developed a "targeted divestment" model. After college he became a social entrepreneur based in Washington, DC.4:06 -- His decision to pursue a JD/MBA from UC Berkeley. While in grad school "he fell in love with the startup tech scene" and during business school he tried to start his own startup but that's where he...2022-08-2350 min
FutureWork PlaybookLatin American SMB's Go Digital with TreintaIn just two short years, Treinta and its co-founders raised over $60M in funding and is bringing its already 5 million small business customers to the digital age. On this episode of the FutureWork Playbook, Lluís Canadell, founder and CEO of Treinta, joins host Natalie Pierce to discuss the opportunity to build impact with small businesses in Latin America by creating a digital platform for a more connected global market. Lluis brings his insights on finding a great co-founder, someone he trusted and with skills that complement his own, getting into Y Combinator, and overcoming one...2022-08-1832 min
FutureWork PlaybookNeoway’s R$1.8B Exit to the Brazilian Stock ExchangeGrowing a company is a marathon, not a sprint. Every task from leading a company and developing your team to scaling your culture and building partnerships take time. And for one CEO, Kadu Monguilhott, the marathon led to one great acquisition.Working with Neoway for nearly 10 years, Kadu saw the ups and downs of building a business. Working his way up from the sales team to executive roles, Kadu became close with the customers and employees, and he understood the vision of the company. Now, as the CEO, Kadu is taking Neoway to even greater h...2022-08-1022 min
FutureWork PlaybookWhy Not? The Race for Alternative ProteinsWith fearless energy, a little luck, and great connections, Matias Muchnick was able to pitch to top-tier investors and take his business to new heights. However, Matias says that there’s more to building a sustainable business than your investors and revenue.Getting in front of high-level investors and achieving unicorn status are great accomplishments, but they shouldn’t be your end goal. Your business should always be looking for ways to change the world.That’s exactly what Matias is doing with his company, NotCo. Although he’s achieved unicorn status and has been backed b...2022-07-2730 min
FutureWork PlaybookLatin America’s First Billion Dollar Social Impact UnicornInspired and supported by various people throughout his life, Eduardo della Maggiora made it his mission to help people do better, live better, and be better. Now, his company, Betterfly, has taken off to massive heights, becoming Latin America’s first billion-dollar social impact unicorn. Eduardo was just 15 when his father suffered a heart attack that left him nearly immobile and in very poor health. His father died three years later when Eduardo was 18 years old. Like many Latin American families, Eduardo endured the struggles of losing a loved one without life insurance coverage. This was the fir...2022-07-2038 min
The Enthusiast: Founders and VCs beyond the Valley[Strategic DeepDive] Dan Green (Gunderson Dettmer) on the current VC environment and what it means for deal negotiations, contractual features and moreOn this episode Pat sits down with Dan Green, Partner and Co-Head of the Latin America Practice of Gunderson Dettmer, a leading global law firm on VC transactions. Based on his decade long experience as legal counsel on some of the most important transactions in LatAm, we dive into the current macro-situation and what it means for entrepreneurs out there fundraising and negotiating with VCs. Dan provides crucial tips and lessons on how to manoeuvre, the current environment, how to create leve...2022-07-1946 min
The PERSUIT PodcastKristin Sverchek - Lyft: Battling for the Survival of the CompanyAs her parents tell it, Kristin Sverchek, President of Business Affairs at Lyft, was a natural born advocate. As a child, she had a knack for clearly arguing her case.
That ability to effectively advocate on behalf of herself and others has come in handy in her career which has included stints at Gunderson Dettmer, Silicon Legal Strategy, and Zimride, the company that launched Lyft.
At Lyft, in particular, Kristin was instrumental in the early battles for survival and the establishment of a legal foundation for ride sharing that has enabled the company to grow...2022-03-1736 min
How I Lawyer Podcast with Jonah Perlin#057: Jesse Mosier - Startup Lawyer with a Focus on Latin AmericaIn this episode I speak with Jesse Mosier who is currently the General Counsel at Migo, a financial technology company that offers embedded lending and credit solutions in emerging markets. He spoke with me in his personal capacity about his career path and what he has learned along the way. Prior to joining Migo, Jesse was a corporate and financial transaction attorneys focused on Latin American startups and venture capital at Gunderson Dettmer in San Francisco and an associate at Cleary Gottlieb in both the firm's New York and Sao Paulo offices. Prior to law school, Jesse worked in...2022-03-1649 min
Boardroom Governance with Evan EpsteinDaniel Green: "2021 was an Absolutely Buoyant Year for Latin American Venture-Backed Startups."Intro.(1:40) - Start of interview.(2:34) - Dan's "origin story". He grew up in southern California, did his undergrad at Stanford where he studied international relations. This prompted his quest to do something "cross-border." He did an exchange program in his junior year to Santiago, Chile, where he met his now wife and that planted a seed to do something related to Latin America. After law school he went to London where he practiced with Allen & Overy for 4.5 years. In 2004 he came back to Silicon Valley to practice as a corporate associate at WSGR, where he spent 6 years. At that time...2022-01-3159 min
FutureWork PlaybookLyndra Therapeutics: A World Without Daily MedicationToday on the show we talk with CEO of Lyndra Therapeutics, Dr. Patricia Hurter, and President and COO Jessica Ballinger. Lyndra Therapeutics is reinventing the way we take medicine with game-changing technology that helps patients take oral medications less frequently, using a long-acting delivery system. In this episode, they discuss how Lyndra Therapeutics has created a diverse and mission-focused team to overcome the challenges surrounding the need to take life-improving medicine on a daily basis. What we discussed: Trish details how Lyndra Therapeutics is developing oral long-acting therapies that allow you to t...2022-01-1136 min
FutureWork PlaybookThe Faro Platform: Transforming the Clinical Study DesignToday on the show we feature Scott Chetham, Ph.D. and CEO of Faro Health, a company that is leading the charge when it comes to integrated clinical development that simplifies the design and authoring of complex clinical studies. In this episode, Natalie and Scott discuss the importance of collecting data with a patient-centric approach and how Faro Health strives to simplify the process for project teams and design clinical studies that could account for a diverse population. What we discussed: Scott explains the clinical integrated environment and why he an...2021-12-2339 min
Man in the ArenaCASE 2014 - Brian Hutchings (Gunderson Dettmer)Especial CASE 2014 (Conferência Anual de Startups e Empreendedorismo).Um bate-papo com Brian Hutchings (Gunderson Dettmer).O Man in the Arena é um videocast sobre empreendedorismo e cultura digital apresentado por Leo Kuba, Miguel Cavalcanti e In Hsieh. Acompanhe e participe nos canais do Man in the Arena: YouTube: http://youtube.com/maninthearenatv- Facebook: http://facebook.com/maninthearenatv- iTunes (Audio): https://itunes.apple.com/br/podcast/m...2021-12-1208 minMan in the Arena (Audio)CASE 2014 - Brian Hutchings (Gunderson Dettmer)Especial CASE 2014 (Conferência Anual de Startups e Empreendedorismo).
Um bate-papo com Brian Hutchings (Gunderson Dettmer).
O Man in the Arena é um videocast sobre empreendedorismo e cultura digital apresentado por Leo Kuba, Miguel Cavalcanti e In Hsieh.
Acompanhe e participe nos canais do Man in the Arena:
YouTube: http://youtube.com/maninthearenatv-
Facebook: http://facebook.com/maninthearenatv-
iTunes (Audio): https://itunes.apple.com/br/podcast/m...2021-12-1208 min
FutureWork PlaybookPioneering srRNA Technology to Revolutionize Access to Critical CareReplicate Bioscience are designing and delivering RNA-based treatments that revolutionize the practice of medicine In this episode, Natalie talks with immunologist Nathaniel Wang, CEO of Replicate Biosciences. You may have heard a lot about RNA vaccines over the past year so Natalie take this opportunity to ask Nathaniel to explain the science behind the technology and how it has become a breakthrough in providing critical care to many. What we discussed: The history of Replicate Bioscience, how they were founded, and the work they were doing on RNA research prior to...2021-12-0236 min
FutureWork PlaybookFertility to Breastmilk: What’s NOT Being Talked About in the Workplace Biomilq is empowering parents with a new option for supplemental feeding—one that’s as close to breastmilk as possible and cultivated under safe conditions using their first-of-its-kind technology. Frame Fertility is a digital fertility advisor that enables the early detection of underlying fertility conditions. In this episode, Natalie talks with the two founders of these companies, Michelle Egger from Biomilq and Jessica Bell van der Wal from Frame Fertility. Michelle and Jessica discuss the motivation behind forming their companies and the challenges faced as they bring their companies to market. What we discuss...2021-11-1144 min
FutureWork PlaybookHealthcare and Life Sciences Innovation to Advance Human CapitalVerily Life Sciences is at the convergence of healthcare, tech, and science, combining disciplines to modernize healthcare for patients, providers, and payers. They use leading technology, including AI and data science, to personalize care and improve chronic condition management. In this episode Natalie talks with the President and head of health platforms for Verily Life Sciences, Dr. Vivian Lee, and her colleague, Global Employment Counsel for Verily, Christine Kurek, about their projects. These include helping employers and employees return to work after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the future of AI in healthcare and human capital.2021-10-2839 min
Astella Around The WorldMeet Brian Hutchings, partner at global law firm Gunderson Dettmer, and specialized in venture capital and tech in Latam
Meet Brian Hutchings, partner at global law firm Gunderson Dettmer, specialized in venture capital and tech in Latam. They currently represent over 150 companies and the leading VCs in the region with the purpose of setting up startups for success the same way they would in Silicon Valley. With an interesting view in Latam, he has been focused on the region since 2007, but curiously started his career as a musician then as an entertainment lawyer. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the similarities between the industries, learn about his perspective on Brazil and advice he has for entrepreneurs to tackle cultur...2021-10-1936 min
ABA Innovation NetworkPractice Automation featuring Natalie Pierce and Stephanie Goutos of Gunderson DettmerGunderson Dettmer partner and chair of the firm's labor & employment practice, Natalie Pierce believes that life is a working towards a constant state of improvement. Stephanie Goutos, Gunderson Dettmer's practice innovation attorney, agrees and shares her expertise on how automated processes can foster those improvements. After a year the results have been clear. According to Pitchbook, Gunderson Dettmer has had a record breaking year in 2020 and continues to experience unprecedented growth.Today we talk with two brilliant innovators about the incredible growth they have seen in the last year and how that growth will be sustainable into t...2021-10-1329 min
FutureWork PlaybookPowering Human Capabilities with Robots with Dexterity CEO Samir MenonThe pain of repetitive operational tasks can be optional! As robotic technology continues to evolve from industrial factory arms to robots with human-like capabilities, more and more companies are embracing this technology in the workplace to streamline logistics, increase automation, and ease the strain of repetition. On this episode, we’re taking a closer look at how robots can be used to support and power human capabilities with Dr. Samir Menon, Founder and CEO of Dexterity, a company engineering intelligent robots with human-like dexterous manipulation skills. Dexterity is a developer of robotic systems designed to se...2021-08-2735 min
FutureWork PlaybookHow to Attract and Retain an Hourly Workforce of 80 Million People with Legion CEO Sanish MondkarAccording to a recent study, Hour by Hour: Attracting and Retaining Hourly Employees and Their Managers, 59% of employees cited scheduling issues as reasons they would quit a job, while 39% would leave their current jobs for poor communication with their employers. On this episode, we’re talking about how to use AI and machine learning to be more efficient in scheduling employees, control costs, and make employees happier! Many employers are finding it challenging to find workers during the pandemic. As the traditional employer-employee model goes through what many believe to be a long overdue transformation, em...2021-08-1333 min
FutureWork PlaybookReal Data Insights to Identify DE&I Benchmarks with Kanarys CEO Mandy PriceCompanies are becoming increasingly aware of the need to create more diverse and inclusive workplaces. Research shows that companies who prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion have better retention, more satisfied employees, more innovation, and better financial returns. This episode is an excellent opportunity for company leaders to learn how organizations can optimize their DE&I efforts upon return to the workplace. Joining the podcast is Mandy Price, Co-Founder and CEO of Kanarys. Mandy Price has beat the odds to become one of the less than 1 percent of Black women founders receiving VC funds. She is extremely passionate...2021-07-1628 min
What's Your Story?Navigating high pressure with calm - Brian C. PattersonBrian C. Patterson, Managing Partner & Business Attorney at Gunderson Dettmer LLP, had the chance to grow up in multiple diverse communities and believes it helped him develop patience and a broader understanding for all types of view points. Since his diverse exposure growing up, he has turned his experiences into his superpower of helping others navigate high pressure and at times chaos with a sense of calm. He's also made it a focus to help underrepresented leaders find success in silicon valley thanks to the lessons he's collected over the past two decades. Listen to Brian's story to learn...2021-07-1147 min
FutureWork PlaybookCan I Sign This? The First SAAS Company with a License to Practice Law with LawGeex CEO Noory BechorIs there a better way to create and execute contracts? Would answering one simple question – “Can I sign this?” - help businesses run faster and more efficiently, especially as many remain remote and distributed? In this episode, we’re exploring one company’s mission to revolutionize the legal world through innovative contract technology. Joining the podcast is the CEO and Co-Founder of LawGeex, Noory Bechor. LawGeex is the first Artificial Intelligence company to receive a license to practice law. They use artificial intelligence to transform legal operations by helping businesses automate the review and approval of contracts. What...2021-06-2531 min
FutureWork PlaybookTraining “Deskless” Workers Over Text Message with Opus Training CEO Rachael NemethWhile working from home and distance learning taught us that working and learning from our homes is possible, for 80% of the global workforce that are considered “deskless,” sitting behind a computer all day to perform their duties is not necessary. This presents a great challenge and opportunity for employers looking to provide critical skills and education to these “deskless workers.” In order to provide the necessary on-the-job education and training for frontline workers, employers must turn to other effective means of training. In this episode, we’re focusing on an old way of communication - text messaging - that is...2021-06-1127 min
FutureWork PlaybookSimulation Training with Augmented Reality with Red6 CEO Dan Robinson [001]Welcome to the inaugural episode of the FutureWork Playbook podcast! Thank you for listening. In this first season, we will be exploring how Americans are “Returning to the Workplace,” as the global economy comes out of an unparalleled time in history. In our first episode, host Natalie Pierce is joined by Dan Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO of Red6, a revolutionary air combat training system that employs augmented reality. Natalie and Dan explore how the military and businesses alike can prepare to move ahead with new training protocols and training modules using Augmented Reality technology. We’re als...2021-05-1132 min
Fashionably LateCaroline McCaffrey, Co-Founder & CEO of ClearOPS (Female Founder Series)Fashionably Late is proud to release our Female Founder Series. Each week in April, Fashionably Late will feature a different female founder. From the tech space to the wellness industry, our four business leaders are eager to share their journey, advice, and fun personal tidbits. This week we have Caroline McCaffery, Co-Founder & CEO Her story is one about following your passions, using them to drive your professional trajectory, and trusting yourself to transform your career at any point. Driven by her desire to constantly learn and solve problems, Caroline has met job, career, and industry shifts with an openness i...2021-04-2030 min
Heels of JusticeParty of One, Silicon Valley GC, Rolling with the PunchesWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, The Heels of Justice welcome Kristin Sverchek, General Counsel for Lyft. She is an award-winning lawyer with an incredible career. She shares a wealth of tips and advice from hiring to juggling time, motherhood, and big egos. Kristin Sverchek has led Lyft’s legal team and strategy as General Counsel since November 2012. In that time, she has helped Lyft grow from a private to a...2021-04-0838 min
The DealDrinks With The Deal Podcast: Gunderson's John OlsonJohn Olson, partner at San Francisco-based Gunderson Dettmer, discussed the appeal of SPACs for technology companies and the continued prominence of Silicon Valley as a tech center in this week's Drinks With The Deal podcast.2021-03-0423 min
Founder PlaylistUniversity Spinouts: How should founders think about IP when starting a company?Vanessa Smith is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/2021-03-0401 min
Founder PlaylistUniversity Spinouts: How can I get the most out of my relationship with my lawyer?Vanessa Smith is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/2021-03-0401 min
Founder PlaylistUniversity Spinouts: Are there any legal documents I should make sure to have in place before starting my company?Vanessa Smith is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/2021-03-0400 min
The Get It Done PodcastThe Get it Done Podcast - David GammellDavid Gammell is a partner at Gunderson Dettmer. He advises entrepreneurial companies in all stages of development, from formation to liquidity. David works with Hundreds of entrepreneurs and we had a great conversation today about some of his experiences.2020-12-2324 min
Newchip: AccelerateEpisode 5 - Intellectual Property & the Law for StartupsThis episode covers Intellectual Property and the Law for startups. Special guests include David Gammell (Partner, Gunderson Dettmer) Kevin Hiatt (Corporate and Transactional Attorney, Hiatt Law Firm) Samar Shah (IP Lawyer, Shaw IP Law) and Ian Garrett (Venture Fellow, Ideaship)2020-12-0237 min
Crossing Borders with Nathan LustigDan Green, Gunderson Dettmer: Legal Structures for Startups in Latin America, Ep 122I sat down with Dan to talk about how his trip to Latin America during his 20s inspired him to focus on building a bridge between Silicon Valley and the region, supporting top-level entrepreneurs like the current founders of Cornershop. We also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different corporate structures for entrepreneurs starting their own business.2020-10-0726 min
Wharton FinTech PodcastHow Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Legal Mistakes with Daniel Green, Partner at GundersonIn this episode, Miguel Armaza sits down with Daniel M. Green, Partner and Co-head of Gunderson Dettmer’s Latin America practice group, an international elite law firm focused on startups and venture capital.
Dan’s focus is Latin America and Europe, where he represents companies as well as U.S. and international investors pursuing business opportunities in those regions. His practice encompasses all areas of corporate and securities law, including company formation and financing, public offerings, debt transactions, corporate governance and investor-side financings.
Recent transactions handled by Dan include Uber’s Cornershop acquisition, recent financings by Clip, Konfio, Credijusto, and Valar...2020-09-1753 min