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Podcast: Sophie Alcorn Podcast
Episode: Startup Funding Decoded: Securing the Investment with Michael Avent
Description: Navigating the complex terrain of intellectual property is daunting, but essential for any startup looking to make headway in today's technology landscape. Mike Avent, a partner from Perkins, joins us to break down this crucial aspect, discussing the importance of invention assignment agreements, strategies to protect IP when developing on personal devices, and the potential fallout of leveraging resources from your current employer. Venture capital, as exciting as it may be, is often riddled with jargon that can be difficult to decipher. Unravel the mystifying world of 83B filings, term sheets, safe notes, and the likes, with...