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May 9, 2024
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Navigating the intricate world of venture debt requires a deep understanding of both the legal landscape and financial imperatives. David Ephraim serves as co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s Transactions Department and managing partner of the Boston office, with decades of experience structuring deals that align legal precision with business innovation. In this episode, he discusses the nuances of venture debt, including how negotiations are framed, the roles of various stakeholders, essential strategies for overcoming common challenges, and much more.
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March 14, 2024
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Public market investor turned tech visionary, Casey Woo, has spent the last two decades at the forefront of technology and finance, revolutionizing the way high-growth startups approach operations and strategy. His journey from analyzing markets on Wall Street to leading Operators Guild and FOG Ventures has positioned him as a thought leader at the intersection of technology, finance, and community building.
January 25, 2024
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John D. Carroll is a biotech analyst and writer with decades of prize-winning experience in journalism. A co-founder of Endpoints News, he has covered biopharma for the past 15 years. In this episode, he discusses the biggest pharma deals and surprises of 2023, the impact of AI on drug development, the future of biotech in Asia, and much more.
January 4, 2024
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Ed Lu, Chief Financial Officer at Fandom, is a seasoned executive with 23 years of financial and operational experience and has played a pivotal role in the gaming landscape. In this episode, Hercules Capital and Ed Lu discuss Ed’s CFO experience within gaming and platform companies, top advice for new founders and aspiring CFOs in today’s business landscape, choosing between building, buying, and partnering, the key factors for successful acquisitions, when to pursue bargain opportunities, and much more.
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Catherine Jhung
Senior Managing Director
Catherine leads origination, venture relationships, and business development for the fund’s Technology and Sustainable/Renewable Groups.