About Lindsay Karas Stencel

Lindsay is a partner in Thompson Hine’s New Ventures practice. She advises entrepreneurs, investors and fund managers on venture capital and startup matters, venture capital fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, federal and state securities filings and compliance, including public and private securities offerings, and corporate organization and governance matters. Lindsay’s unique blend of legal, fundraising and operational experience as a founder and venture capitalist provides her with the ability to acutely understand the issues facing her venture and startup clients.

Lindsay teaches “Venture Capital and Dealmaking” and “Rainmaking for New Lawyers” at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where she also frequently guest lectures on contract drafting and preferred securities issuances. Lindsay is a national speaker on topics of women, diversity, and inclusion in finance, venture capital, venture capital deal structuring, and startup investing, in addition to hosting her podcast Be Bolder.