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The Hidden Dangers of “A Little Board Service" for Your Resume (Part I)

The Hidden Dangers of “A Little Board Service" for Your Resume (Part I)

Joining a board of directors, especially for a startup, can be a rewarding experience and a great way to contribute to entrepreneurship. But what happens when that board service exposes you to serious liability and reputational risk? Read to find...

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ETSY's Sale of Depop to eBay (for $400M less) - Two Different Paths of Growth

ETSY's Sale of Depop to eBay (for $400M less) - Two Different Paths of Growth

Denzel Cadet breaks down how ETSY's sale of Depop to eBay (for $400 million less than Etsy paid) reveals two different paths of growth (organic vs inorganic)

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AI Safety and IP – Can Sora Keep it “PG” with Disney Characters?

AI Safety and IP – Can Sora Keep it “PG” with Disney Characters?

Disney’s $1B Sora deal tests AI safety and IP control. Denzel Cadet discusses whether OpenAI keep its Disney characters “PG” in the age of generative video and implications for your small business or startup.

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2025 M&A Lessons #1 - The Grass Isn’t Greener…Unless You Fertilize (Structure) and Water (Post-Closing Integration)

2025 M&A Lessons #1 - The Grass Isn’t Greener…Unless You Fertilize (Structure) and Water (Post-Closing Integration)

The final installment of 2025 M&A Lessons unpacks Lesson #1, which explains why, pre-closing, structuring around the risks in your target and, post-closing, rolling up your sleeves for post-closing integration are key parts of the acquisition process

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