Navigating Challenges in Distressed Companies with Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal Basics
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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 ).
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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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