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Cannabis Law Now Podcast - From Law Firm to Board Room: The Journey of a Cannabis Entrepreneur

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Dina Rollman is a cannabis industry veteran who has worn countless hats, making her way from cannabis attorney to cannabis business executive. She helped take Green Thumb Industries (GTI), a national cannabis company, from an...more

Jaburg Wilk

The Only Way Out Is Through: Navigating Professional and Business Challenges

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A fundamental truth that separates successful ventures from failed ones is that when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, the only viable path forward is straight through the difficulty. This isn’t just motivational...more

Fenwick & West LLP

IP as an Investment Magnet - Why VCs Prioritize Companies with Strong IP Strategies

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Investors in deep tech don’t just evaluate technology—they evaluate defensibility. A company’s IP portfolio is often the difference between getting funded and being passed over....more

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Iowa Tax Credit Overhaul: What A New Bill Could Mean for Venture Investment, Job Growth, and R&D

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The Iowa Economic Development Authority (“IEDA”) recently unveiled its bill (HSB 305 and SSB 1205) to overhaul Iowa’s tax credit system. The bill is expected to go through the legislative process in both chambers soon for the...more

Hutchison PLLC

Creating Impact Through Innovation: Brandon Kashani on Leading Mission-Driven Startups

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Do you remember the last time you struggled to navigate a crowded venue, worried about losing track of your family? For Brandon Kashani, founder and CEO of TRACKID and CheQRboard, this challenge became the spark for his...more

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Why Deep Tech Companies Need a Proactive IP Strategy

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Deep tech companies—whether in space, defense, robotics, AI-driven industrial automation, or advanced materials—face long R&D cycles, high capital requirements, and intense global competition. Yet some founders treat IP as an...more

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How Startups Can Position Their IP Portfolios to Attract Investors

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When startups seek funding, the conversation often centers on market size, traction, or revenue models. Yet intellectual property (IP) is just as pivotal. A robust IP strategy not only boosts valuation but also reassures...more

MoFo Tech

AI Trends for 2025 - Has AI Put Japan’s Startup Scene on the World Map?

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While Japan has a longstanding reputation for innovation, its startup market has not historically drawn the same degree of interest as those in the U.S. and other countries, despite a tenfold increase in ecosystem investment...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFounders Podcast: Building a leading fashion tech platform with the CEO of Lyst, Emma McFerran

Listen to our latest MoFounders podcast conversation. In this episode, we are joined by Emma McFerran, CEO at Lyst. Emma discusses her remarkably rare journey from training as a lawyer to becoming CEO of the world's largest...more

Hutchison PLLC

UNC’s Eshelman Innovation: Fueling North Carolina’s Next Big Breakthroughs

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North Carolina’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem is a powerhouse for innovation, but there’s always room to improve, especially when it comes to turning cutting-edge research into real-world solutions. John Bamforth,...more

Buchalter

Visa Options for Start-Up Founders: An Overview of Options

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Introduction: The United States has long been a beacon for immigrants, and the entrepreneurial spirit of immigrants has led the U.S. to be at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations in business, science, education,...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

New Sources of Value: Evaluating Law Firms on ESG, Pro Bono Work, and Innovation

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In honor of Pro Bono Month, let’s explore why GCs are increasingly concerned with social initiatives as an evaluation strategy — and how the industry is responding....more

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Seeing into the Future: Moving Beyond AI to Visual Intelligence with Oculi CEO Charbel Rizk

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What if your devices could see and understand the world around them as well as you do? For Charbel Rizk, founder and CEO of Oculi, this isn't just a hypothetical—it’s the driving force behind his work in visual intelligence....more

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Chris Heivly on Navigating Challenges and Embracing Support On the Startup Journey

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In the latest Founder's Shares podcast episode, I talked to Chris Heivly, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and startup expert, about his entrepreneurial journey, from co-founding MapQuest and The Startup Factory, to writing...more

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Silicon Alley: 15 Must-Know Facts about NY's Tech Community

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As we countdown to NY Tech Week in just 15 days, here are 15 facts about the city's dynamic tech ecosystem....more

Hutchison PLLC

The Force is Strong with this One – Success and Paying it Forward with Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor and Spiffy Scot Wingo

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Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs navigate through challenges and achieve groundbreaking success? In our latest podcast episode, we dig into the remarkable journey of Scot Wingo. From founding companies like Stingray...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Israel Innovation Authority Funds Proof of Concept

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As part of its activities promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in Israel, the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) provides budgets to technology entrepreneurship projects to encourage and support their various stages,...more

Maynard Nexsen

Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 159: Bob Quinn, Executive Director, and Adrianne...

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This week, our hosts Matthew and Heather are joined by Adrianne Grimes and Bob Quinn, leaders of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). Our guests share how they have been able to fuel South Carolina’s innovation...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Project W: GenAI - Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders

Project W contributor and ally, Jeff Sabado, is Davis Wright Tremaine's Director of Knowledge Management and a member of the firm's AI Steering Committee. Jeff explores how Generative Artificial Intelligence – when used...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Exploring the Build to Scale Program: Funding Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and Tech-Driven Startups

On June 1st, the Economic Development Administration’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) within the U.S. Department of Commerce launched the application process for the Build to Scale (B2S) Program. This program...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

[Ongoing Program] 2023 Medical Device Digital Health Conference - June 16th, San Francisco, CA

Wilson Sonsini’s 30th Annual Medical Device Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies today, including key healthcare regulatory considerations, the...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

[Ongoing Program] MDC 2023 Reception & Dinner Women’s Networking Event & Program - June 15th, Menlo Park, CA

Wilson Sonsini’s 30th Annual Medical Device Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies today, including key healthcare regulatory considerations, the...more

WilmerHale

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2022 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How Startup Founders Can Let Go to Scale Growth - This FastCompany author, who founded and built five successful tech companies, discusses the key to driving...more

Erise IP

To Patent or Not? Take a Hard Look at These 3 Things

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A movement is brewing among workers, perhaps emboldened by the robust labor market and pandemic-induced introspection. Whatever the reason, many are deciding to pursue success on their own terms — as entrepreneurs — now....more

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[IP Hot Topics Podcast] Innovation Conversations: Walter Isaacson, Part 2 (Transcripts)

The second episode of IP Hot Topics features part two of our “Innovation Conversations” discussion with renowned author, analyst, journalist, historian and Tulane University professor Walter Isaacson. Sterne Kessler Directors...more

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