In this episode of GovExperts Insights, host Chris Britton sits down with Larry Berlin—angel investor, startup mentor, and former CFO—to unpack how public policy shapes innovation, risk, and investment.From taxes and tariffs to labor laws and regulation, Berlin explains how uncertainty—not just higher rates—changes startup math, discourages innovation, and drives companies to relocate. Drawing from decades of experience in finance, fintech, and venture mentoring at the University of Chicago Booth School’s New Venture Challenge, he shares practical advice for founders, investors, and policymakers alike.💡 Topics include:Why policy uncertainty raises the cost of capitalThe hidden startup killer: compliance and labor lawsHow states act as “laboratories of democracy”The role of boards in policy foresightDeregulation, innovation, and long-term growthBerlin’s message is clear: predictability is the best policy for entrepreneurship.🎧 Listen and Subscribe:Visit https://govexperts.com/insights/Follow GovExperts Insights on LinkedIn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Keywords: Larry Berlin, Chris Britton, GovExperts Insights, startup policy, angel investing, regulation, economic policy, entrepreneurship, deregulation, compliance, innovation, capital markets, University of Chicago Booth.