Your product is brilliant. Your team is world-class. Your customers love you. But you've just received a cease-and-desist letter from a three-letter government agency, and your business is about to be wiped out.

This is the regulatory trap—the sudden, brutal reality check for innovators who believe a great product is enough to win.In this episode, we explore the stories of promising companies that were brought to their knees by laws they didn't see coming. From the TV streaming service killed by the Supreme Court to the genetics company halted by the FDA, you'll learn how to spot regulatory risks early, the difference between disrupting a market and breaking the law, and how some companies turn regulatory hurdles into their greatest competitive advantage. This is a crucial lesson in why your first hire shouldn't always be an engineer, but maybe a lawyer.

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