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Between raising, investing, and returning capital, VCs have enough on their minds! But federal policies and regulations (e.g., foreign investment and tax) are increasingly affecting the venture ecosystem, and it’s better late than never to be informed. What current or potential policies/regulations should VCs have on their radars? Hear from leading policy experts and VCs […]

As of August 2018, there were 138 U.S. unicorns with an aggregate post-money valuation of nearly $500B. This trend coupled with record amounts of capital flowing to VC-backed companies over the past five years means exits are top of mind for VCs and their LPs. Learn how VCs view the exit environment for the expanding […]

Conflicts of interest at venture-backed companies are common but can usually be managed to avoid or minimize litigation risk. The key is to recognize and confront the conflict, not to hide from it. This expert panel will review the myriad conflicts arising within venture-backed boards and offer practical, state-of-the-art techniques that can help eliminate or […]

A series of scandals and lawsuits have increased scrutiny of cultural and ethical norms within the venture capital ecosystem. But in the age of unicorns and instant social media attention, ethics challenges and cultural missteps can affect a broader range of investors, employees, and customers and risk unwanted regulatory scrutiny and reputational harm. Empowered employees […]