Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask entrepreneurs three questions about their experience and expertise.

In this episode, we talk with Teta Flumo-McIntosh, Founder and Director of Ohemaa Legal, a Caribbean-based consultancy that specializes in Intellectual Property and emerging AI law. The firm offers legal education, IP consultation, and strategic guidance to creators, artists, startups, and businesses. Teta joins us from Barbados as a part of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow Program. VW has been fortunate to participate in the YLAI program for the last several years, and Teta is our sixth fellow. You can connect with Teta here.

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask entrepreneurs three questions about their experience and expertise.

In this episode, we talk with Denisse Vigueras, the founder and CEO of Fashion Law Mx, a boutique law firm that specializes in the Fashion, Art, and Technology industries. Denisse joins us from Mexico City as a part of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow Program. VW has been fortunate to participate in the YLAI program for the last few years, and Denisse is our fourth fellow. You can connect with Denisse here.

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask leaders in the startup and small business communities three questions related to their experience with entrepreneurship.

In this episode, we talk with Travis Holt, the co-founder of Brush Creek Partners, a commercial insurance and risk management firm in Kansas City, about insurance needs for early-stage companies. We discuss the three core policies SaaS companies need, the current D&O insurance market, and key exclusions to look for in a policy. You can connect with Travis on LinkedIn here.

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask leaders in the startup and small business communities three questions related to their experience with entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Kevin and Rad interview Rustam Rafikov, a founding partner of Rafikov, Koveshnikova and Partners, a corporate law firm for startups and medium-sized businesses based in Moscow, Russia. They discuss the lack of contractual freedom in Russia, Russia’s popular startup industries, and what Rustam has learned from the Austin and Dallas startup ecosystems. You can connect with Rustam on LinkedIn here.

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask leaders in the startup and small business communities three questions related to their experience with entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Kevin interviews Michael Walsh, the founder of Cariloop, a caregiver support platform. They discuss the difference between raising capital from private equity vs. traditional venture avenues, the sales cycle of B2B companies, the importance of establishing a culture, and asking for help from mentors and advisors. You can connect with Michael on Twitter @WalshMichaelR.

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask leaders in the startup and small business communities three questions related to their experience with entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Kevin and Aaron interview Shaz Amin, the founder of Blue Track Media and Plugged Inc., about his three things. They discuss the mental toll it takes and the loneliness that comes with being an entrepreneur, the importance of having a technical co-founder, developing a vision beyond making money, and the value of mentorship. Check out Shaz’s interview in VoyageDallas and connect with him at shahzil.com and on Twitter @SuperShazMan.

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask leaders in the startup and small business communities three questions related to their experience with entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Kevin and Aaron interview two clients who are former NFL players turned entrepreneurs – Mark Clayton, founder of LIVV Headphones, and Jason Fox, founder of EarBuds Music, about their three things.

They discuss life as an athlete v. life as an entrepreneur, unexpected setbacks, the key factor that leads to success, and how much you should spend on hiring web developers.

Three Things is a Vela Wood podcast where we ask leaders in the startup and small business communities three questions related to their experience with entrepreneurship.

In this first episode, Kevin and Aaron share their three things with you. They discuss necessary documentation, intellectual property, domain names, work for hire, vesting ownership, cofounder breakups, working with developers, references, and more.