The Kurty D Show

054 - LA Law with David Young

Episode Summary

This week I’m excited to share my conversation with lawyer Dave Young, Founding Partner at Cooley’s Los Angeles Office.  Cooley Law Firm is arguably the top law firm in tech and handles more than 1,000 venture capital financings each year, advising investors and companies. Dave's an expert in all things startup--from financings, IPOs, M&As, you name it. He's seen tech booms and busts, from Silicon Valley to Seattle, and knows how markets move. We explore LA's vibrant tech scene and why Cooley's model sparks success for their clients. Disclaimer: I'm just a Cooley fan, not a client! Please tune in for insights from a legal pro who's seen it all!

Episode Notes

Key Takeaways:

• Dave's experience in the legal industry and working with startups
• Aligning Interests and Creating Incentives: A Key to Success in Business
• Turning Challenges into Opportunities: A Zen Master's Perspective
• The Power of Giving: How Givers Outperform Takers and Matchers
• The Importance of Health and Personal Growth

Tweetable Quotes:

• At some level, you just have to realize that everything is a business decision, and that includes taking risks. — David Young
• The better lawyers are the ones who are using their judgment to help their clients. — David Young
• Life is 10% what happens and 90% how you handle it. — David Young
• Often times people push to close for no specific reason, because they know that time kills all deals. — David Young
• If you’re going to give the point and you think it’s reasonable, just give it. Some lawyers enjoy the arguing—that's just how some lawyers are wired. — David Young
• When negative things happen, try to turn it into a positive.— David Young
• Life is hard. So we have to choose our hard wisely. — Kurt

Links Mentioned:

• Kurt’s Twitter
• Kurt’s Instagram
• Kurt’s LinkedIn
• David Young
• Adam Grant
• Andreessen Horowitz
• Jason Nazar
• Jim Jonassen
• Rachel Horning
• A16Z
• Cooley LLP
• Lime
• Real World Asset Group
• Siemens