In this episode, we speak with Ed Zimmerman, a lawyer, investor, professor, wine enthusiast, and advocate on social issues including race, gender, the LGBTQ community, reproductive rights and gun control. We talk about his career at the law firm Lowenstein Sandler where he is a partner and Chair of the Tech Group, and where he created the VentureCrush platform for startups and the investors who back them. We explore some common legal mistakes that founders make and the current fundraising environment. We also discuss Ed’s social advocacy and he offers advice on what we can all do to improve diversity in technology and the venture space.
19 Nov 2020
East of Sand Hill with Andy Brown
In this episode, we speak with Andy Brown, the CEO of Sand Hill East, a strategic advisory group supporting the growth of digital, technology, and FinTech businesses. We talk about his start in programming, his successful career in banking, and his latest venture as an investor and advisor to early stage companies. We also talk about the FinTech Innovation Lab and the areas of FinTech he’s most excited about.
5 Nov 2020
Life Changing Moments with Ore Adeyemi, HSBC
In this episode, we speak with HSBC’s global head of strategic innovation investments, Ore Adeyemi. We talk about his fascinating path to venture investing in Silicon Valley via MIT and Boise, Idaho. He explains what it means to get a strategic investment from a major bank and how it works. We also talk about how we can all help to improve diversity and inclusion in finance and Silicon Valley.
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