GUEST: Alex Prasad, an early-stage business and M&A attorney with a deep entrepreneurial background. Alex’s Contact Info: [email protected] | Linked In: in/AlexPrasadAs CEO of a startup sports technology company, Alex brings a unique perspective to his legal practice, blending his experiences as both an entrepreneur and a legal professional. The conversation delves into Alex's journey from television production to law school to entrepreneurship, exploring the intersections between entrepreneurship, risk-taking, deal-making, and legal insight. Alex and Andrew discuss the importance of understanding and managing risks in entrepreneurship, the human aspect of deal-making, and the innate traits that drive individuals toward entrepreneurship. Alex shares personal anecdotes and insights, shedding light on the complexities and rewards of the entrepreneurial path.Takeaways• Alex Prasad's journey spans TV production, law, and entrepreneurship, culminating in his role as CEO of a startup in sports tech.• Alex's blend of entrepreneurship and legal savvy offers clients practical insights over legal minutiae.• The conversation delves into risk-taking in entrepreneurship, stressing the importance of managing risks while promoting calculated leaps.• Deal-making is seen as a human-driven process with legal implications, underscoring the need for effective risk management, especially in M&A.• Alex's TV and entrepreneurship background highlights the significance of variability and urging aspiring entrepreneurs to evaluate their motives.• Alex and Andrew discuss the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, exploring traits and influences shaping entrepreneurial journeys.• The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding risk, reward, and personal motivations in entrepreneurship, considering external factors and individual temperament.Chapters0:02 Entrepreneurship, law, and taking informed risks.4:28 Risk management in entrepreneurship and deal-making.8:30 Career paths, and life experiences.13:36 Risk-taking, and the factors that influence success.17:55 Entrepreneurship, growth, and balancing humanity.22:39 Challenges and human element.28:38 Negotiation, and understanding the other side's perspective.33:15 Building trust and aligning interests in business deals.39:36 Aligning interests in business transactions.45:19 Entrepreneurship, deals, and turnarounds.51:40 Entrepreneurship, fear, and taking risks.59:46 The importance of focus in business with limited resources.1:06:20 Resource abundance and entrepreneurial maturation.1:09:35 Focus and discipline in entrepreneurship.1:12:35 Career development.@AHollandPodcastWebsite: TheAndrewHollandPodcast.comTwitter: @AHollandPodcastYouTube: The Andrew Holland Podcast

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