Yesterday’s slides are posted under Module 3, technology and Markets, Market Analysis, and this evening’s slides are posted under the Communication Module, Business Plan:

http://www.techventuresource.org/readings/3_-tech_markets/

http://www.techventuresource.org/readings/communication/

In case you didn’t get Harold Slawik’s company name written down, his website is at: www.newcounsel.com

I enjoy when Harold presents because he is very honest and fully discloses the realities of starting new technology companies. He could have tried to sell us on how great of an entrepreneur he is, or how great of an attorney he is, but he was very forthright about his experience, and very willing to answer questions. It’s a great opportunity to have some sort of access to a guy like this, who has experience and is trustworthy.

I think he touched on good points about how some things, like equity ownership division among team members, have to be re-negotiated and adjusted, and it’s not just about contracts. This is the perspective of an attorney, who could shroud his opinions in legal-speak, but instead acknowledges that to get things done, people have to be reasonable. What did you think?