Favorite Parts of Working in the Tech Law Industry as a Founding Partner
David, a founding partner at VLP Law Group, enjoys the constant exposure to "the next new thing" in Silicon Valley's tech industry, a career path driven by a childhood interest in technology. This allows David to be "three to five years ahead" of the curve, witnessing the evolution of technology firsthand from early-stage startups to market leaders.
Technology, Entrepreneurship, Law, Silicon Valley, Startups
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David Goldenberg
Founding Partner
VLP Law Group
Stanford 1993
Law - JD - Stanford Law School
Philosophy
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Law
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Exposure to new technologies and trends in the tech industry.
2. Working with startups from their early stages and witnessing their growth.
3. Being at the forefront of technological advancements, often 3-5 years ahead of the general public.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
What I like about being a startup lawyer here in Silicon Valley is that you're always exposed to the next new thing. I was a bit of a tech geek as a kid and thought it would be fun to be exposed to new technologies.
That's been true. My practice has evolved from in-home software to Facebook apps, then iPhone apps, and now SaaS software, which is what everyone does. You get to watch all of that evolve.
Often, I'm three to five years ahead of what most people see because I'm seeing these companies get formed. This happens when there are just two people quitting their jobs to start a new startup. That's exciting.