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In today’s Upside episode, we explore developing and monetizing the intellectual property assets of a portfolio company. How does a new company go about developing a patent portfolio, and why spend the time and effort doing it when your founders are probably hyper-focused on just getting a business up and running? What if they do everything right and the business still fails? What good are those patent assets then? Can you still monetize them? If so, how do you do it? Today, on Upside with Jim Day and Erik Olson. Additional episodes can be found at UpsideWithFarella.com. If you have suggestions for topics or guests you would like to hear from, please email us at upside@fbm.com.  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.

The allocation of post-transaction risk is a key area where bids for assets can differentiate themselves. And representation of warranty insurance is a great arrow to have in your quiver, whether you're a seasoned acquirer who has used it many times, a strategic that's traditionally relied on escrows for risk allocation, or a founder selling your business. Let's talk about this. Hosted by Greg LeSaint and Erica Villanueva. Additional episodes can be found at UpsideWithFarella.com. If you have suggestions for topics or guests you would like to hear from, please email us at upside@fbm.com. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.

In today’s Upside episode, we explore fiduciary duty in the venture capital context. Can owners of a venture capital management company act in ways that explicitly disadvantage their business partners? Can they agree to waive any fiduciary duties to each other? Today on the Upside, we’ve got backstabbing, trickery, self-dealing, and maybe a shot at justice—join us.  Hosted by Cynthia Castillo and Alex Reese. Additional episodes can be found at UpsideWithFarella.com. If you have suggestions for topics or guests you would like to hear from, please email us at upside@fbm.com. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.

Over the past few years, there has been a dramatic rise in premiums in the venture capital liability insurance market, and a steady increase in claims being submitted under those policies. We are also seeing a lot of discussion about coverage for cybersecurity threats and SPAC transactions. Let’s talk about all of that and more.  Hosted by Erica Villanueva with guest Dan Berry. Additional episodes can be found at UpsideWithFarella.com. If you have suggestions for topics or guests you would like to hear from, please email us at upside@fbm.com. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.

Welcome to Upside by the Private Equity and Venture Capital team at Farella Braun + Martel. Through this podcast, we will discuss important business and legal issues impacting investors, sponsors, and managers of private equity and venture capital funds.  Each episode is co-hosted by a Farella lawyer and some episodes will feature special guests sharing their insight, knowledge, and expertise.   If you have suggestions for topics or guests you would like to hear, please email us at upside@fbm.com. We’re happy you’ve chosen to join us on this journey here or on any podcast platform, or by visiting www.UpsideWithFarella.com.