Three Things

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask entrepreneurs three questions about their experience and expertise. In this episode, we talk with Denisse Vigueras, the founder and CEO of Fashion Law Mx [https://www.fashionlaw.mx/], a boutique law firm that specializes in the Fashion, Art, and Technology industries. Denisse joins us from Mexico City as a part of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) [https://ylai.state.gov/fellowship/] Fellow Program. VW has been fortunate to participate in the YLAI program for the last few years, and Denisse is our fourth fellow. You can connect with Denisse here [https://www.fashionlaw.mx/]. TIME STAMPS * 1:18 – YLAI Program * 2:44 – Lawyer or Business Owner? * 6:57 – Considerations for Business Abroad * 9:38 – Advice for New Businesses RELATED CONTENT * Vela Wood – Global Reach [https://velawood.com/global-reach/] * Three Things with Rustam Rafikov [https://velawood.com/vw_podcast/three-things-with-rustam-rafikov/] * Meet Our Entrepreneur In Residence From The Dominican Republic [https://velawood.com/meet-our-entrepreneur-in-residence-from-the-dominican-repubilc-blog1/] * From The DR To Dallas: What Arístides Learned At Vela Wood [https://velawood.com/from-the-dr-to-dallas-what-aristides-learned-at-vela-wood/] * Bringing Startup Culture To Law In Brazil [https://velawood.com/bringing-startup-culture-to-law-in-brazil/] REFERENCES * Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) [https://ylai.state.gov/fellowship/]

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask leaders in the startup and small business communities three questions related to their experience with entrepreneurship. Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-things-by-vela-wood/id1199124988?mt=2]! In this episode, we talk with Travis Holt, the co-founder of Brush Creek Partners [http://www.brushkc.com/], a commercial insurance and risk management firm in Kansas City, about insurance needs for early-stage companies. We discuss the three core policies SaaS companies need, the current D&O insurance market, and key exclusions to look for in a policy. You can connect with Travis on LinkedIn here [https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisholt/]. TIME STAMPS * 1:40 – Standard Categories of Business Insurance * 3:35 – General Liability Policies * 7:40 – Insurance for Professional Services Businesses * 8:30 – Cyber Liability Policies * 10:20 – Three Core Policies For SaaS Companies  [http://velawood.com/glossary-term/saas-business/] * 12:35 – D&O Insurance [http://velawood.com/glossary-term/directors-and-officers-do-insurance/] (Investors Require) * 14:30 – Relying on Expertise of Broker * 15:26 – Beware of Exclusions / 3 Reasons Carriers Exclude * 17:08 – Exotic Insurance (Wimbledon’s Event Cancellation Policy) * 18:05 – Beware of Potential Clients’ Egregious Insurance Requirements * 20:20 – Wrapping Up RELATED CONTENT * Silicon Valley Review S4, Ep8: Key Man Insurance v. Key Holder Clauses [https://velawood.com/vw_podcast/silicon-valley-review-s4-ep36-podcast/] * Which insurance does my startup need? [https://velawood.com/which-insurance-does-my-startup-need/]

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask leaders in the startup and small business communities three questions related to their experience with entrepreneurship. Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-things-by-vela-wood/id1199124988?mt=2]! In this episode, Kevin and Rad interview Rustam Rafikov, a founding partner of Rafikov, Koveshnikova and Partners [http://rafikovlawpartners.com/ru/about/], a corporate law firm for startups and medium-sized businesses based in Moscow, Russia. They discuss the lack of contractual freedom in Russia, Russia’s popular startup industries, and what Rustam has learned from the Austin and Dallas startup ecosystems. You can connect with Rustam on LinkedIn here [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustamlaw/]. TIME STAMPS * 3:10 – Rustam’s Legal Background * 6:15 – Rad’s Trip to Russia * 7:45 – Startup Legal Environment in Russia * 14:25 – Popular Startup Industries in Russia * 15:10 – Russian Startup Ecosystem * 17:50 – Rad’s Experience in Russia * 20:20 – Rustam’s Takeaways * 21:20 – Startups Around the World RELATED CONTENT * Russian Business Leaders [https://russianbusinessleaders.org/] * Dmitry Makarov [https://velawood.com/dmitry-makarov-russian-professional-exchange-in-vela-wood-austin/]

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask leaders in the startup and small business communities three questions related to their experience with entrepreneurship. Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-things-by-vela-wood/id1199124988?mt=2]! In this episode, Kevin interviews Michael Walsh, the founder of Cariloop [https://www.cariloop.com/], a caregiver support platform. They discuss the difference between raising capital from private equity vs. traditional venture avenues, the sales cycle of B2B companies, the importance of establishing a culture, and asking for help from mentors and advisors. You can connect with Michael on Twitter @WalshMichaelR [https://twitter.com/WalshMichaelR]. REFERENCES * Capital Factory [https://www.capitalfactory.com/] * Common Desk [https://thecommondesk.com/] * DEC [https://thedec.co/] * Health Wildcatters [https://www.healthwildcatters.com/] * Launch DFW [http://launchdfw.com/] * WeWork [https://www.wework.com/l/dallas-fort-worth--TX] RELATED CONTENT * Flipping Through PitchBook’s 1Q 2018 VC Valuations Report [https://velawood.com/flipping-through-pitchbooks-1q-2018-vc-valuations-report/] * Keep Investors Updated [https://velawood.com/keep-your-investors-updated-blog1/] * Learning from “No” [https://velawood.com/learning-from-no-blog/] * The Three Levels of Control Within an Organization [https://velawood.com/the-three-levels-of-control-within-an-organization/] * Working With Developers [https://velawood.com/working-with-developers/]

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask leaders in the startup and small business communities three questions related to their experience with entrepreneurship. Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-things-by-vela-wood/id1199124988?mt=2]! In this episode, Kevin and Aaron interview Shaz Amin, the founder of Blue Track Media [http://www.bluetrackmedia.com/] and Plugged Inc. [http://www.pluggedinc.com/], about his three things. They discuss the mental toll it takes and the loneliness that comes with being an entrepreneur, the importance of having a technical co-founder, developing a vision beyond making money, and the value of mentorship. Check out Shaz’s interview in VoyageDallas [http://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-shahzil-shaz-amin-karlani-capital-uptown/] and connect with him at shahzil.com [http://shahzil.com/] and on Twitter @SuperShazMan [https://twitter.com/SuperShazMan]. RELATED CONTENT * How much equity should I grant to advisors? [https://velawood.com/how-much-equity-should-i-grant-to-advisors/] * VW Startup Lifecycle Infographic [https://velawood.com/vw-startup-lifecycle-infographic/] * Silicon Valley Review S4, Ep30: Cocky CEOs, Ex Co-Founders & Terms of Service [https://velawood.com/silicon-valley-review-s4-ep30-cocky-ceos-ex-co-founders-terms-of-service/] * Who’s drafting your pitch deck? [https://velawood.com/whos-drafting-your-pitch-deck-blog/] * Learning from “No” [https://velawood.com/learning-from-no-blog/] * Hiring a developer? Get it in writing and signed first. [https://velawood.com/hiring-a-developer-in-writing-and-signed/] * Are you ready to talk to angel investors? [https://velawood.com/are-you-ready-to-talk-to-angel-investors/]