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New Ventures Team Member Spotlight

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<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/daniel-m-criswell/">Daniel M. Criswell</a>

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I am an associate in the firm’s New Ventures group. I focus on representing and advising entrepreneurs and emerging companies from formation through funding to exit. In short, I help individuals bring their ideas to life! Prior to joining Thompson Hine, I represented commercial lenders, private equity funds, and public and private companies in domestic and cross-border commercial lending transactions and mergers and acquisitions.

Outside the office, I enjoy golfing, rock climbing and cheering on my hometown Browns, Guardians and Cavaliers. I also love to travel, and as a firm believer in accomplishing big dreams, you can often find me planning my next trip as I work my way toward visiting every country in the world – 22 and counting!

Thompson Hine Sponsors Zane Access’ Capital Readiness Cohort 6 Accelerator Program

Thompson Hine’s New Ventures team is proud to support and be actively involved with the Zane Access Capital Readiness Accelerator Program. On October 11, members of the New Ventures practice group presented Venture Capital 101: Determining your Legal Structure and How to Choose the Right Startup Lawyer. The interactive session covered VC terminology and how to know whether an investor is helpful or a pending aggregation while also listening to the needs and challenges of diverse founders.

Zane Access' Capital Readiness Cohort is the premiere capital readiness experience that was built to equip overlooked founders with the skills to navigate the world of capital with confidence. Our accelerated approach allows founders to gain critical knowledge while also maximizing their time. To learn more, <a href="https://www.accesszane.org/capital-readiness">click here</a>.

Thompson Hine Supports JumpStart Ventures Ohio VC Fest

JumpStart Ventures Ohio VC Fest had more than 500 attendees who joined the inaugural Ohio VC Fest, the state’s premier VC event, convening entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders to spark valuable partnerships. Thompson Hine was proud to support this remarkable event. We had several team members in attendance with Sean Ganley moderating the “Forging the Future: Ohio’s Tech-Driven Evolution in Legacy Sectors” panel discussion. We witnessed a remarkable exchange of ideas, insights and experiences. The energy was palpable; the immense and positive response is a testament to the statewide excitement for building a connected and thriving VC and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The summit highlighted key technologies and industries critical to Ohio's economic vitality, including enterprise SaaS, healthcare, fintech and manufacturing. We look forward to next year’s event in Cincinnati.

Where in the World is the New Ventures Team?

We would love to connect with you while attending the upcoming conferences and events.

November 8-11, 2023: Military Influencer Conference Las Vegas, NV Attending: <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/jasmin-hurley/">Jasmin Hurley</a>

November 15, 2023: LaunchNY Investor Breakfast Binghamton, NY Attending: <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/lindsay-karas-stencel/">Lindsay Karas Stencel</a>

QuickLaunch: Experienced Guidance for Startups and Investors

Our QuickLaunch program is tailored to entrepreneurs, startups and investors, providing guidance on growth and funding cycles and offering cost-effective counsel on day-to-day legal matters from formation to funding to exits. Our seasoned team helps navigate the confusing waters of growth, funding, expansion and those tricky legal issues that can arise, often at fixed or budgeted pricing by using our firmwide proprietary SmartPaTH™ tool. To learn more about our tailored, value-enhancing solutions, please visit our <a href="https://www.thquicklaunch.com/">QuickLaunch</a> site.

For more information, please contact a member of our QuickLaunch <a href="https://www.thquicklaunch.com/quicklaunch-team/">team</a>.

New Ventures Update – October 2023

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