[vmfunction]

> so even if they nominally represent the founder they’re not going to do anything that would jeopardize their prospects for future business with the private equity firm.

Ouch! Seems like there should be some 'unionised' legal representation for founders. Seems like representation for founder and VC to be a conflict in interests.

This seems to be much heavily emphasised on capital vs talent.

[JumpCrisscross]

> Seems like there should be some 'unionised' legal representation for founders

Just pick a lawyer who works for founders. (Any competent firm will also find this in conflicts.)

[lazide]

You’re the only one who reliably can work in your best interest, and even then it’s hit and miss sometimes.

Always ask questions, figure out others actual and stated interests, and look for incongruencies.

And look to be as educated as possible.

Easy to say, hard to do. There is no ‘sure thing’ in this world.