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Founder Playlist

by Pillar VC

Listen to Pillar VC’s full library of 500+ audio and video clips at https://www.pillar.vc/playlist/.Featuring insight on culture, growth, fundraising, leadership & more.

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Episodes

  1. University Spinouts: What should I know before starting a company for the first time?

    Sangeeta Bhatia is Co-Founder at Glympse Bio. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  2. University Spinouts: What are the major differences between being in academia and being a CEO?

    Andy Beck is CEO at PathAI. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  3. University Spinouts: What is your number one piece of advice for academics about to embark on the startup journey? (Part 1)

    Pam Silver is a Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  4. University Spinouts: What is your number one piece of advice for academics about to embark on the startup journey? (Part 2)

    Sam Liss is Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  5. University Spinouts: What is your number one piece of advice for early-stage founders?

    Throop Wilder is a Startup Executive at Stealth Startup. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  6. University Spinouts: What is your number one piece of advice for founders of early stage spinouts?

    Jacqueline Mercier is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  7. University Spinouts: What are the first steps for university licensing?

    Sam Liss is Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  8. University Spinouts: What are the goals of the university licensing office?

    Myron Kassaraba is a Technology Licensing Officer at MIT. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  9. University Spinouts: How should a founder prepare for the licensing process?

    Chris Petty is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  10. University Spinouts: What mistakes do founders make as they navigate the university licensing process?

    Alan Gordon is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  11. University Spinouts: How can I best prepare for the spinout process?

    Andy Beck is CEO at PathAI. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  12. University Spinouts: When is the best time for a postdoc / PhD student to engage a lawyer?

    Jacqueline Mercier is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  13. University Spinouts: How can potential university spinouts find attorneys to work with?

    Jacqueline Mercier is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  14. University Spinouts: Do law firms defer fees for university spinouts?

    Jacqueline Mercier is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  15. University Spinouts: How will I know when a technology is ready to spin out of the university?

    Sangeeta Bhatia is Co-Founder at Glympse Bio. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  16. University Spinouts: How do I know when technology is ready to be commercialized? (Part 1)

    Throop Wilder is a Startup Executive at Stealth Startup. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  17. University Spinouts: How do I know when technology is ready to be commercialized? (Part 2)

    Pam Silver is a Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  18. University Spinouts: Can I start a company while continuing my academic career?

    Chris Petty is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  19. University Spinouts: How do you recommend startup founders split equity?

    Jacqueline Mercier is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  20. University Spinouts: When is the right time to incorporate?

    Throop Wilder is a Startup Executive at Stealth Startup. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  21. University Spinouts: How should founders think about IP when starting a company?

    Vanessa Smith is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  22. University Spinouts: How can I get the most out of my relationship with my lawyer?

    Vanessa Smith is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  23. University Spinouts: Are there any legal documents I should make sure to have in place before starting my company?

    Vanessa Smith is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  24. University Spinouts: How should I navigate university tech transfer?

    Throop Wilder is a Startup Executive at Stealth Startup. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  25. University Spinouts: What are the major components of a university license?

    Sam Liss is Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  26. University Spinouts: What is the role of the Principal Investigator in discussions?

    Chris Petty is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  27. University Spinouts: What is the typical timeline and process for licensing discussions?

    Chris Petty is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  28. University Spinouts: Are there any benchmarks companies can follow when negotiating university licenses?

    Jacqueline Mercier is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  29. University Spinouts: When should a startup think about an option vs. full license?

    Robert Crawford is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  30. University Spinouts: What are standard university licenses?

    Chris Petty is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  31. University Spinouts: When should I use a standard university license?

    Chris Petty is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  32. University Spinouts: Is exclusivity important in the licensing process?

    Myron Kassaraba is a Technology Licensing Officer at MIT. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  33. University Spinouts: How much ownership should I expect the university to take?

    Chris Petty is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  34. University Spinouts: Are there any ways that startups can help leverage themselves / companies in the negotiation process?

    Robert Crawford is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  35. University Spinouts: What advice do you have for academics who are raising capital for the first time?

    Sangeeta Bhatia is Co-Founder at Glympse Bio. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  36. University Spinouts: How have you created relationships outside of academia?

    Sangeeta Bhatia is Co-Founder at Glympse Bio. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  37. University Spinouts: Can you share your founding story with us? How did you get started? (Part 1)

    Pam Silver is a Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  38. University Spinouts: Can you share your founding story with us? How did you get started? (Part 2)

    Andy Beck is CEO at PathAI. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  39. University Spinouts: Can you share your founding story with us? How did you get started? (Part 3)

    Sangeeta Bhatia is Co-Founder at Glympse Bio. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  40. University Spinouts: How can university spinouts best utilize university resources and connections?

    Alan Gordon is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  41. University Spinouts: What should a professor's role be after the company forms? (Part 1)

    Pam Silver is a Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  42. University Spinouts: What should a professor's role be after the company forms? (Part 2)

    Chris Petty is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  43. University Spinouts: What should a professor's role be after the company forms? (Part 3)

    Sangeeta Bhatia is Co-Founder at Glympse Bio. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  44. Co-Founders: How can I invest in building and maintaining a healthy relationship with my co-founder?

    Dharmesh Shah is Co-Founder & CTO at HubSpot. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  45. Co-Founders: What early conversations should I have with my co-founder?

    Dharmesh Shah is Co-Founder & CTO at HubSpot. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  46. Co-Founders: How do co-founder swim lanes change over time?

    TJ Parker is CEO at PillPack (Acquired by Amazon). Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  47. Co-Founders: What do I do if I no longer want to run my company?

    Jamie Goldstein is the Founding Partner at Pillar VC. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  48. Co-Founders: What happens if one of my co-founders leaves early?

    Russ Wilcox is a Partner at Pillar VC. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

  49. Co-Founders: My relationship with my co-founder isn't working out, what should I do?

    Dave Balter is CEO at Flipside Crypto. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

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