VC Law: Episode 34: BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) with Anat Alon-Beck

Host Gary J. Ross discusses BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) and its relation to private equity and venture capital with Anat Alon-Beck, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Gary and Prof. Alon-Beck discuss the BDS movement and its goal of applying economic and political pressure on Israel and any company doing business with Israel. Prof. Alon-Beck highlights the reputational and financial risks to companies in all fields, including technology, defense, and academia, the latter evidenced in protests demanding universities withdraw funds from companies with business ties to Israel.