Steve G.
General Counsel at Minted- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Member
State Bar of CaliforniaOct, 1996- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Minted
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United States
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Internet Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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General Counsel
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Aug 2019 - Present
Serve as part of executive team, helping position Minted for growth through stakeholder advising and initiative leadership across strategic planning, IP portfolio management and enforcement, commercial and strategic transactions, litigation management, privacy and cybersecurity, and HR / employment advising. Highlights include advising the board of directors and serving as business partner to the C-suite on board governance, executive compensation and succession planning, risk management, and investor relations; reinforcing Minted technology patents, trademarks, and copyrights; negotiating complex transactions / deals (e.g., supply chain, advertising and marketing, technology), as well as strategic partnership with national retailers and entertainment companies; and counseling HR, finance, and other departments on employment matters and policies. Serve on Security Leadership Council and Covid-19 Committee. Show less
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TechGC
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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100 - 200 Employee
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Charter Member
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Apr 2020 - Present
We are an independent, invitation-only, peer community where General Counsels share knowledge / best practices and support each other throughout our lives and careers. We are an independent, invitation-only, peer community where General Counsels share knowledge / best practices and support each other throughout our lives and careers.
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Jones Day
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Partner, Private Equity, M&A, and Capital Markets
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May 2003 - Jun 2019
Served as strategic advisor, deal-maker, and key resource for start-up to Fortune 20 companies, including external GC leadership for 20+ private and public companies (e.g., securities and disclosures, IP and HR, litigation, board processes, and strategic commercial deals) and representation of private equity and venture capital investors. Negotiated and led 100+ complex transactions ($1M to $8B+) spanning M&A, PE, VC, IPO, JV, and debt financings. Deals included (a) countless financings for strategic investors and VCs, (b) hundreds of millions in capital raising for growth companies; and (c) representation of companies on acquisitions, PE firms on investment lifecycle deals, and issuers and underwriters on IPOs and other public securities offerings. Served on four business development committees, and as partner-in-charge of hiring, training, and new employee integration. ALL ROLES at JONES DAY: Partner, Private Equity, M&A & Capital Markets (1/06–11/18) Capital Markets, M&A, PE & VC Investments, Joint Ventures Associate (5/03–1/06) | Of Counsel (11/18-6/19) Show less
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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate, Corporate & Securities
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Sep 1996 - Apr 2003
Led major IPO, M&A, and venture capital deals for several of the world’s largest tech and financial services companies. Tenure spanned securities and venture capital (IPOs and other public offerings, regulatory compliance, VC investor and start-up company financings); mergers and acquisitions (divisional acquisitions, contested transactions, auctions), and proxy contest advising; and counseling corporate boards of directors and C-suites. Led major IPO, M&A, and venture capital deals for several of the world’s largest tech and financial services companies. Tenure spanned securities and venture capital (IPOs and other public offerings, regulatory compliance, VC investor and start-up company financings); mergers and acquisitions (divisional acquisitions, contested transactions, auctions), and proxy contest advising; and counseling corporate boards of directors and C-suites.
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts -
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Juris Doctor