Navigating Challenges in Distressed Companies w/ Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal Basics

Sep 19, 202421:12Watch on YouTube

Todays show:

Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down challenges in distressed companies(1:04), pay-to-play scenarios (2:31), the importance of a market check in financing (9:25), and high-profile legal and ethical issues (18:03).

Timestamps:

(00:00) Wilson Sonsini partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason

(1:04) Distressed companies and VCs leaving the board; Challenges in distressed companies

(2:31) Insider-led down rounds and pay-to-play scenarios

(7:07) Legal actions and stockholder lawsuits in successful turnarounds

(9:25) The importance of a market check in financing; Voting against board decisions

(18:03) Character and incentives in the startup ecosystem; High-profile legal and ethical issues

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