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Startup LAWnchpad Podcast

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Startup LAWnchpad empowers entrepreneurs by educating them about legal strategies to form, grow, and protect a startup. This podcast is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law. It is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice specific to any listener's situation. Startup LAWnchpad is made possible by the generous support of the Nasdaq Educational Foundation, Inc. and Fordham's Entrepreneurial Law Advisory Council.

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ESG

Published: March 3, 2023, 1:39 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 15 seconds \\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 [:40] Alexa De Leon introduces herself, Jordan Phelan and today\\u2019s guest Helene R. Banks.

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 [2:30] An overview of the three major components of ESG practices and how they work together.

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 [4:22] Main concerns regarding ESG for early stage entrepreneurs and startup companies.

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 [7:06] The impact of ESG on investor interest and an overview of the current value of impact investing.

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 [10:23] Diversity, transparency, and other critical features of ESG investing.

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 [12:58] NASDAQ disclosure requirements and the ESG requests of a reasonable investor.

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 [15:14] The role that strong ESG practices play in a company\\u2019s exit strategy.

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 [19:44] Key considerations for environmental, social, and governance practices in the early stages of a company.

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 [21:06] Greenwashing claims and how they can negatively affect a company.

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 [25:36] Helene\\u2019s advice for crafting organized efforts around ESG.

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 [28:45] A look at the future impact and role of ESG.

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\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\u201cIf you\\u2019re just starting out and you have a clear sense of your mission and purpose, it\'s a lot easier than having to figure it out later.\\u201d - Helene R. Banks

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\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\u201cESG is really a key value point for investors.\\u201d - Helene R. Banks

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\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\u201cESG is not a short-term value proposition.\\xa0 It\\u2019s a significant long-term plan.\\u201d - Helene R. Banks

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\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\u201cWhen you are raising money in the private market, you have to discuss with your investment community what you\\u2019re doing.\\xa0 And part of what you\\u2019re doing is regarding your ESG initiatives.\\u201d -Helene R. Banks

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\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\u201cThere is a significant advantage to having your ESG bona fides in place before you try to exit.\\u201d -Helene R. Banks

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\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\u201cYou have to be clear on the difference between what you actually have done and what you are aspiring to do.\\u201d - Helene R. Banks

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\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\u201cAt some point, we won\\u2019t be talking about ESG because it will just be what companies do.\\u201d - Helene R. Banks

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Mentioned in This Episode:

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Helene R. Banks

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Additional Resources:

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Fordham\\u2019s Entrepreneurial Law Clinic

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Follow us on Twitter @FordhamELC

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Sponsors:

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Nasdaq Educational Foundation

\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Fordham\\u2019s Entrepreneurial Law Advisory Council

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Disclaimer:

The information contained in the Startup LAWnchpad podcast and any materials associated therewith (the \\u201cPodcast\\u201d) is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or tax advice with respect to any particular circumstance. The Podcast is not a complete overview or analysis of the topics presented and may contain information that varies in different jurisdictions and is subject to revision, interpretation, or nullification after the date of recording. The transmission of information to you does not create a lawyer-client relationship between you and any host, guest, or their respective employer, including but not limited to Fordham University School of Law and Lincoln Square Legal Services, Inc. None of these parties shall be liable for any loss that may arise from any reliance on the Podcast. You should not rely upon the Podcast or treat it as a substitute for legal advice. You should consult a lawyer familiar with your particular circumstances and licensed in your jurisdiction for legal advice.

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Helene Bank\\u2019s comments in this Podcast are for general information purposes only and not intended to advertise her Firm\\u2019s services, solicit clients or represent the Firm\\u2019s legal advice.

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