fnSV Chapter Presents: A Fireside Chat with Sam McClure (September 26, 2024)

We invite you to an intimate evening at a private residence in Mountain View, where you can connect with fellow founders and gain insights from an experienced entrepreneur and teacher.

The program features a fireside chat with Sam McClure, a former founder and current Stanford law lecturer. Sam will reflect on his personal legal battles and offer practical insights through anonymized anecdotes.

Expect an evening of thought-provoking discussion, networking, and camaraderie among your founder peers.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP soon!

About the Speaker:

Sam McClure is Lecturer in Law and instructor of Startup Law: Sustainability, Stanford Law School’s first program supporting the founder community. Stanford law students, working under the supervision of the Stanford attorney teaching team, provide pro bono legal assistance and support to non-profit and for-profit startups addressing climate and sustainability challenges. Previously, he developed and taught experiential curriculum in collaboration with other business law faculty, including Law 1050: Business, Legal, and Policy Strategy in the Startup Economy.

Sam actively advises many venture-backed startups, especially those with a sustainability & social impact focus. Prior to his role at Stanford, Sam co-founded a consumer technology company, where he led or co-led product, growth, strategy, fundraising, and operations, including legal and corporate governance. Sam began his career as a corporate associate at Gunderson Dettmer, the leading global law firm for startups and venture capitalists.

fnSV Chapter Leadership Team:

• Chapter Director: Sophie Alcorn
• Growth/Membership Chair: Johanna Behm
• Event Planning Committee: Anna Lindstrom

Confidentiality Policy:

All information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors, members, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity, Humility, Authenticity and Inclusivity.