Writings

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

Jan 2025 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 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 Lessons from Structuring Venture Fund I Practical insights from working with emerging managers on their first fund — from GP commitment to management fee waterfalls.