{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65186883d257620011056f47/674362265f96507d49266ed4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 10 - Jędrzej Szymczyk - LLW","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65186883d257620011056f47/1732469073667-0ae237e2-66a4-479a-9838-88b56801de07.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we sit down with <strong>Jędrzej Szymczyk</strong>, Partner at <strong>LLW</strong>, a law firm providing legal support to both investors and founders in the startup ecosystem. LLW has collaborated with prominent VC funds like Sunfish Partners, Shape VC, and Hard 2 Beat. Jędrzej sheds light on the often-overlooked legal aspects crucial in shaping successful startups.</p><p><br></p><p>🔍 <strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p>📄 <strong>Decoding the Term Sheet:</strong> Jędrzej breaks down various legal aspects of the term sheet, explaining how Poland's evolving VC ecosystem has influenced changes in its format and clauses.</p><p>🔎 <strong>The Value of Legal Due Diligence:</strong> We delve into the structure of legal due diligence and discuss why findings in the process might be very valuable to founders.</p><p>🏦 <strong>The Role of the Polish Development Fund (PFR):</strong> Exploring how PFR plays a pivotal role in fostering Poland's venture capital ecosystem.</p><p>💰 <strong>Alternative Financing Options:</strong> For early-stage companies, we discuss alternative financing options beyond typical equity investments, such as SAFEs and convertible notes, from a legal perspective.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to gain insider knowledge from Jędrzej's vast experience in the legal landscape of startups, and get a glimpse of what's happening in the rapidly evolving Polish venture capital scene. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! 🎧</p>","author_name":"Adrian Kondrat"}