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Startup LAWnchpad PodcastCannabis LawStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Alice Millerchip (Fordham Law '24) and Zachary Schwartz (Fordham Law '24) interview Cannabis Attorney Michael McGuire about cannabis law, the emerging cannabis industry, and considerations for new and existing businesses operating in New York's evolving cannabis market. Episode Roadmap: [:34]Fordham Law students Alice Millerchip and Zachary Schwartz introduce themselves and guest Michael McGuire. [3:32] An ov...
2024-07-1059 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastConsiderations at The Intersection of Technology and LawStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Amanda Rudolf (Fordham Law '24) and Kristopher Vahle (Fordham Law '24) interview Jeff Neuburger, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP about considerations entrepreneurs and startups should keep in mind at the intersection of technology and law, as well as best practices to address common issues in this area. Episode Roadmap: [:34]Fordham Law students Amanda Rudolf and Kristopher Vahl...
2024-07-1038 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastArtificial Intelligence and Transactional PracticeStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Michael Regan (Fordham Law '24) and Jennifer Greenberg (Fordham Law '24) interview Daren Orzechowski, Partner, Global Co-Head of Technology, Allen & Overy LLP about artificial intelligence and transactional practice. They cover the impact of the growth of AI on legal practice for entrepreneurs, key AI considerations for entrepreneurs and the changing role of lawyers as AI technology continues to...
2024-07-1027 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastExit Strategies for EntrepreneursStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Lauren Hutwelker (Fordham Law '23) and Arman Borazjani (Fordham Law '23) interview Darren Bartlette, Associate, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP about exit strategies for entrepreneurs. They cover what the options for exit strategies are, timelines for their effective implementation, and the common pitfalls that entrepreneurs need to avoid. Episode Roadmap: [:34] Third year Fordham Law studen...
2024-07-1024 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastThe Impact of Emerging Technology on The Law and StartupsStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Third year Fordham Law students Abby Kucharczyk ('23) and Chelsea Lim ('23) welcome lawyer Alina Kipnis for a discussion about the impact of emerging technologies on the law and lawyering, specifically how recent technologies such as ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence have raised novel legal questions and how these questions have impacted lawyers, startups and entrepreneurs. They also di...
2024-07-1027 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastMultimedia Rights and NIL Considerations for Sports StartupsStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Jacob Shiffer (Fordham Law '23) is joined by David Connolly, Chief Legal Officer at Playfly Sports for a look at the Multimedia Rights and NIL considerations for sports startups. Together they discuss the legal considerations for entrepreneurs in the sports and media industry, including a history of Playfly Sports, initial legal issues for entrepreneurial companies in me...
2024-04-2630 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastThe Role of In-House Counsel in the Startup ContextStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Kimberly Fishman (Fordham Law '23) and Sydney Glazer (Fordham Law '23) welcome Theresa Mohan, Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School for a discussion about the role of in-house counsel in the startup context. Together they examine the recommended timeline for securing in-house counsel, the benefits of utilizing external versus in-house counsel, and what entrepreneurs need to know when employing l...
2024-04-2635 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastCryptocurrency, Diversity, and LawStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Sharon Yang (Fordham Law '23) is joined by Wenting Yu, Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP for a discussion about cryptocurrency, diversity, and law. Together they examine the details, deals, and legal underpinnings surrounding cryptocurrency; highlight the role that cryptocurrency plays in enhancing diversity; and discuss the steps that entrepreneurs and law students can take to get involved in the c...
2024-04-2634 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastImpact Investing with a Gender LensStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Julian Constain (Fordham Law '20) interviews Ana Demel, Vice-chair and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Pro Mujer, Inc. about the origins of this social enterprise, its history and current mission, and the legal matters that can arise out of such a unique corporate structure. Episode Roadmap: [:30] Julian Constain introduces himself and Ana Demel, who sh...
2020-04-2145 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastFrom Startup to ExitStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Moyosola Soyemi (Fordham Law '20) and Eileen Gaffney (Fordham Law '20) interview Selin Sonmez, co-founder of Knock Knock City, Co., about the business process from startup to exit, including the various legal and business issues entrepreneurs should consider on their road to acquisition. Episode Roadmap: [:30] Moyosola Soyemi and Eileen Gaffney introduce themselves and Selin Sonmez, co-founder of...
2020-04-2149 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastSocial Media Influencer AgreementsStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Tommine McCarthy (Fordham Law '20) and Shirley Ureña (Fordham Law '20) interview Hannah Taylor, Partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, about social media influencer agreements in which a brand enters into a contract with an influencer to create content that promotes a brand on social media. The discussion includes details about exclusivity, termination, specificity, and ownership of influencer co...
2020-04-2135 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastImmigration Law Considerations for EntrepreneursStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Nicole Gunara (Fordham Law '19) and Ashley Meadows (Fordham Law '20) interview Neil A. Weinrib, Managing Director at Neil A. Weinrib & Associates, about immigration law considerations for entrepreneurs, including the ability of foreign nationals to develop a business in the U.S., factors in employing foreign individuals, and options for raising capital through foreign investment incentive programs. E...
2020-04-2157 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastFundraising Tips for StartupsChloe Curtis (Fordham Law '19) and Daniel Salomon (Fordham Law '19) interview Gary R. Schall, Partner at WilmerHale, about fundraising tips for startup companies and specific tools for nailing a pitch to investors. Episode Roadmap: [:30] Chloe Curtis and Daniel Salomon introduce themselves and Gary R. Schall, Partner at WilmerHale. They define equity financing and highlight characteristics investors are looking for when considering an investment. [3:13] 'How does company type influence the ability to secure funding?' and other questions startups need to answer before seeking funding. [7:40] Pros and cons of asking friends and family for initial funding. [12:03] T...
2020-04-2157 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastThe Funding Spectrum — From Seed Financing to Private EquityStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: William de Wolff (Fordham Law '20) and Kei Komuro (Fordham Law '21) interview Robert B. Nolan, Jr. (Fordham Law '77), Managing Partner at Halyard Capital about various stages of capital raising including seed capital, venture capital, and private equity; how to attract investors; and how to raise money for your business. Episode Roadmap: [:30] William de Wolff and...
2020-04-2154 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastNegotiating Convertible Note Term SheetsStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Elizabeth Ostaszewski (Fordham Law '19) and Christie Yeh (Fordham Law '19) interview Seth Helfgott (Fordham Law '09), Partner at Wilson Sonsini in San Francisco, to discuss convertible notes — the most common way to raise modest amounts of capital from venture capital firms at the seed stage. Episode Roadmap: [:30] Elizabeth Ostaszewski and Christie Yeh introduce themselves and their...
2020-04-2137 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastThe Boxed JourneyStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: David Adler (Fordham Law '19) and James Fitzpatrick (Fordham Law '20) interview Chieh Huang (Fordham Law '08), CEO and Co-Founder of Boxed, an online wholesale retailer, to discuss the legal and practical challenges of pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. Episode Roadmap: [:30] David Adler introduces himself, James Fitzpatrick, and Chieh Huang, CEO of Boxed. [1:37] The personal and pro...
2020-04-2132 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastAlternative Legal Careers — Case Study of MouthMedia NetworkStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Nevin Chetry (Fordham Law '19) interviews Rob Sanchez (Fordham Law '14), CEO of MouthMedia Network and Lois Herzeca, COO of MouthMedia Network to discuss the path and risks founders take to start a company. Episode Roadmap: ● [:31] Introducing Nevin Chentry, Rob Sanchez, Lois Herzeca and MouthMedia Network. ● [3:30] Transitioning legal skills from corporate law to the startup...
2020-02-0640 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastSocial Enterprise LawStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Bernice Grant, Senior Director of the Entrepreneurial Law Program at Fordham University School of Law joins with Professor Dana Brakman Reiser, Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, Visiting Professor of Law at Fordham School of Law and author of Social Enterprise Law: Trust, Public Benefit, and Capital Markets, to discuss social enterprise law. Episode Roadmap: [:30] Bern...
2020-02-0633 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastImpact Investing — Case Study of LeapFrog InvestmentsStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Evan Lin (Fordham Law '19) and Zhujing Wu (Fordham Law '19) interview Tom Brunner, Partner at LeapFrog Investments, to discuss impact investing, its legal concerns and how entrepreneurs can prepare to address these concerns. Episode Roadmap: [:30] Evan Lin and Zhujing Wu introduce themselves and define impact investing. [5:14] Tom Brunner introduces himself and offers an overview of LeapF...
2020-02-0637 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastRoad to the IPOStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Joe Slochowsky (Fordham Law '19) and Philipp Kirschbaum (Fordham Law '19) interview James Shea (Fordham Law '09), formerly Special Counsel at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and now Of Counsel at Paul Hastings LLP. They discuss the five surprises that often come on the road to the IPO. Episode Roadmap: [:30] Joe Slochowsky and Philipp Kirschbaum introduce them...
2020-02-0633 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastRepublic — Equity Crowdfunding Case StudyStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Julia Báez Valentín (Fordham Law '19) and Soo Young Hong (Fordham Law '19) interview Chuck Pettid (Fordham Gabelli School of Business, MBA, Finance '06) on the crowdfunding platform Republic to discuss equity and crypto crowdfunding. They examine the safety, viability, and future of this relatively new approach to funding for startup companies. Episode Roadmap: [:30] Julia B...
2020-02-0632 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastKickstarter — Case Study of a Public Benefit CorporationStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Adam Mengler (Fordham Law '19) interviews Chris Mitchell (Fordham Law '00), General Counsel of Kickstarter—a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corporation—to discuss the benefits and challenges that come with forming a benefit corporation. Episode Roadmap: [:30] Adam Mengler introduces himself and Chris Mitchell, General Counsel of Kickstarter. [2:30] Chris Mitchell explains what a benefit corporation is and t...
2020-02-0618 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastAccess to Capital for Female and Minority Entrepreneurs — Case Study of Mi Dinero Mi FuturoStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Oluwayemisi ("Yemi") Danmola (Fordham Law '19) and Diana Ryzhova (Fordham Law '19) interview Ramona Ortega (Fordham Law '13), Founder and CEO of Mi Dinero Mi Futuro (My Money My Future Inc.), a fintech company for multicultural millennials, to discuss access to capital for female and minority entrepreneurs. Episode Roadmap: [:15] Bernice Grant introduces Season 2 of Startup LAWnc...
2020-02-0646 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastCoworking Spaces vs. LeasesStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Kevin Chan (Fordham Law '18) offers an overview of various legal and business considerations for entrepreneurs and new business owners who are looking for office space, including the legal differences between lease and license agreements, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and a walk-through of the process for each of these options. Episode Roadmap: [:30] Ke...
2020-02-0621 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastHow To (LAW)nch- Presentation at TrepCon ConferenceA presentation about key legal issues for startups, by Professor Bernice Grant, Senior Director of the Entrepreneurial Law Program and Founding Director of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law. Using a hypothetical case study of two co-founders of an mhealth (mobile health) startup, Grant teaches entrepreneurs about four legal issues: co-founder relationships, choosing a name and protecting your intellectual property, liability protection, and growing a workforce while you are cash-strapped. Based on a presentation at the Gabelli School of Business' annual entrepreneurship conference, this podcast introduces several key legal issues that will be addressed in g...
2018-10-0128 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastCase Study - Coss Marte, Founder and CEO of ConBodyProfessor Bernice Grant (Senior Director of the Entrepreneurial Law Program and Founding Director of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law) is joined by Fordham Law students Fannie Law and Roberto Cortinas to kick off the first season of Startup LAWnchpad. They interview Coss Marte, founder and CEO of ConBody. Marte shares his inspiring story of how he became a successful, law-abiding entrepreneur by launching a fitness company whose mission is to reduce the criminal recidivism rate...one push-up at a time. This episode is the first of three case studies that illustrate how setting a...
2018-09-1228 minStartup LAWnchpad PodcastIntroducing Startup LAWnchpadStartup LAWnchpad is a new podcast that helps bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and their legal needs. This podcast is a series of virtual legal workshops that will educate entrepreneurs about legal issues they commonly face as they develop, launch, and grow their business. Episode Description: Professor Bernice Grant--the Senior Director of the Entrepreneurial Law Program and Founding Director of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law--introduces the Startup LAWnchpad podcast. She is joined by Fordham JD/MBA student Kajon Pompey to offer a brief background and overview of what listeners can exp...
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