In this episode, we speak with Ed Zimmerman, a lawyer, investor, professor, wine enthusiast, and advocate on social issues including race, gender, the LGBTQ community, reproductive rights and gun control. We talk about his career at the law firm Lowenstein Sandler where he is a partner and Chair of the Tech Group, and where he created the VentureCrush platform for startups and the investors who back them. We explore some common legal mistakes that founders make and the current fundraising environment. We also discuss Ed’s social advocacy and he offers advice on what we can all do to improve diversity in technology and the venture space.