10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup Success
Managing a startup is challenging enough. Don't allow legal planning to burden your business! Set yourself up for success with "10,000 Startups", a podcast based on the book that describes impactful legal planning for startup companies. Attorney Roger Royse and his guests take you through the successful outcomes that result from strategic legal planning. Startup law is complex and covers a wide range of legal disciplines and highlights the questions you should ask to ensure that you have the best possible chance for success.
10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup Success
Han Shen, venture investing seed to series A
Han’s career in venture capital started in 2009 and has spanned at VantagePoint and Formation 8, where he was the first hire on the investment team. He led and/or contributed to the investment in Motive Drilling (acquired by Helmerich & Payne), Lucid (acquired by Acuity), Comfy (acquired by Siemens), Oculus (acquired by Facebook), Taxon (acquired by DuPont), and AlertMe (acquired by British Gas). Earlier in his career, Han worked for Rohm and Haas Company, the largest US specialty chemical company, where he was credited as key inventor of four US patents.
Han has served on the board of multiple portfolio companies including BorderX Lab, Sweet a Little, Motive Drilling, and Grabit, and has closely advised entrepreneurs in building a startup from the ground up. He received the title of “Honorary Employee” (with badge #36) from one of his current portfolio companies to recognize the instrumental role he has played.
Han earned his bachelor’s degree from Nanjing University, Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, and MBA from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania. In addition, Han holds a private pilot license issued by the US FAA and was the Dignitary Champion of International Cherry Pit Spitting Competition in 2002.