The HLEP Podcast

Apr 14 2025 39 ep. 49 mins 4

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HLEP provides pro bono legal assistance to founders in the Harvard/MIT community. In support of our mission, this podcast aims to share timely insights from the world of emerging companies and venture capital. The HLEP Podcast is a production of the Harvard Law Entrepreneurship Project, an officially recognized student organization of Harvard Law School. The views expressed on the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of Harvard University or Harvard Law School. Created by Ben Ho.

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"Care Reimagined: What it Takes to Make a Difference in Healthcare” with Amber Nigam, founder and CEO of baysis.ai

Apr 14 2025 33 mins

Join us for a conversation with Amber Nigam on innovation in the healthcare industry. Amber led his first company to a successful exit. Now, he leads a team of innovators aiming to address inefficiencies in healthcare and improve patient outcomes. We discuss the underlying complexity of innovation in healthcare including navigating regulations, data privacy, building trust, and mor

“A World of Opportunities: ECVC in the Middle East and Beyond” with Eyad Latif, Deputy Office Managing Partner for Latham & Watkins Dubai

Mar 27 2025 31 mins

Join us for a conversation with Eyad Latif on the exciting developments in the ECVC ecosystem in the Middle East. Eyad generously shares from experience working in the Bay Area, New York, and Dubai serving both public and private companies in technology, life sciences, and other growth industries. We cover topics including what makes the region uniquely attractive for both startups

Venturing into ECVC: A Leader’s Perspective with Matthew Bartus, global co-chair of Cooley’s emerging companies and venture capital practice groups

Mar 13 2025 29 mins

Join us for a conversation with Matthew Bartus on the exciting developments in the world of venture capital and emerging companies. Cooley is a leading global law firm known for its work with startups and venture capital firms. Matt draws from more than 25 years of experience in which he advised companies in the U.S., Asia, and Latin America at all stages from pre-seed to IPO. We c

“Gameplan Advantage: A New Sports Age” with Sabrina Perel, Chief Compliance Officer at the NFL

Apr 24 2024 51 mins

In this episode of our miniseries “Gameplan Advantage: A New Sport’s Age,” we dive into the complex world of sports law and integrity with Sabrina Perel, the Chief Compliance Officer at the NFL. Discover her fascinating journey from a psychology major to the forefront of legal compliance and policy management in one of the most dynamic fields today. Sabrina shares insightful

“The New Legal Landscape of Sports Betting” featuring Ashwin Krishnan, Chief Legal Officer at Betr.

Apr 17 2024 49 mins

Join us for a conversation on the exciting developments in the world of sports betting. Following a landmark 2018 Supreme Court ruling, betting platforms have rapidly expanded across the US, each offering users a unique experience. Ashwin Krishnan offers firsthand insight from the perspective of Betr, a company co-founded by influencer Jake Paul. We cover a wide range of topics inc

“Gameplan Advantage: A New Sports Age” with Carolyn Renzin, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at FanDuel

Apr 10 2024 56 mins

Dive into the thrilling world of sports betting with our latest podcast episode featuring Carolyn Renzin, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Fanduel. Discover what it took to navigate the legal complexities of a company navigating new legal frontiers and gain insight into the fascinating legal questions driving the development of sports and tech. From innovative technology to ev

“AI Ventures: Navigating Legal Frontiers” with Rebecca Lynn, Co-Founder and General Partner of Canvas Ventures

Apr 02 2024 50 mins

Tune into our last episode of our AI Ventures miniseries where we are joined by Rebecca Lynn, Co-Founder and General Partner of Canvas Ventures, renowned for pioneering investments in AI applications within Fintech and Healthtech. Rebecca, a distinguished investor who has graced the prestigious Midas list an impressive five times, invites you to explore her journey navigating the e

“AI Ventures: Navigating Legal Frontiers” with Pablo Arredondo, founder of Casetext, current VP & Co-Counsel at Thomson Reuters

Mar 20 2024 48 mins

Dive into the intersection of AI and law with our next episode in the miniseries, “AI Ventures: Navigating Legal Frontiers.” In this installment, we feature Pablo Arredondo, the founder of Casetext and currently the Vice President, CoCounsel at Thomson Reuters. Pablo shares his journey, beginning with how he identified a gap in the legal industry and the bold steps he undertook

“AI Ventures: Navigating Legal Frontiers” with Marty Gomez, Partner at Goodwin

Mar 13 2024 48 mins

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Martin Gomez, a partner in Goodwin’s Technology and Life Sciences Business Unit. Marty is at the forefront of intellectual property matters and specializes in supporting technology and life sciences companies through the intricacies of new company formation, IP protection, fundraising, strategic transactions, and exits. Join us as we ex

“Fashion and Beauty: Breaking the Mold” with Giselle Rivers, Partner at Cooley

Mar 06 2024 42 mins

Join us for the final episode of our Fashion and Beauty miniseries, where we are joined by Giselle Rivers, Partner at Cooley. Giselle offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the support and guidance she offers to emerging companies in the beauty and fashion space. Discover how Giselle has forged deep and meaningful relationships by working alongside innovative founders and gain val