On this episode of the Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker is joined by Shawn Flynn, Principal of Global Capital Markets Inc. to share how he moved from founding a business in China to his involvement in the startup ecosystem in the US through volunteering with an angel-investment group.  Jordan and Shawn discuss the role of an investment banker, including the differences between M&A transactions and capital markets financing. They also discuss some of the most important advantages of having an investment banker, including sector expertise, company valuation methodology, and making the transaction as streamlined and profitable as possible.