Writings

On startup law, venture capital, and building at the frontier.

Mar 2026 · 5 min read Startup Law DeFi Is Shadow Banking 2.0. Here's Why That Matters for Your Company. The same structural risks that caused the 2008 financial crisis are rebuilding on-chain. If you're building in DeFi, here's what the regulatory trajectory means for your company.

Jan 2025 · 2 min read Startup Law What Founders Get Wrong About SAFEs The most common misconceptions I see founders make with Simple Agreements for Future Equity — and how to avoid dilution surprises at your Series A.

Nov 2024 · 2 min read Essay The Case for Frontier Optimism Why I believe the most transformative technologies — AI, synthetic biology, space, climate tech — will improve the human condition, and why that belief demands action.

Aug 2024 · 3 min read Venture Lessons from Structuring Venture Fund I Practical insights from working with emerging managers on their first fund — from GP commitment to management fee waterfalls.