Solve the Right Problem: Strategic Legal Advice for Scaling with Confidence with Heather Barnhouse

What if the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make isn’t choosing the wrong solution—but solving the wrong problem?

In this episode, Amy Kim sits down with Heather Barnhouse, Partner at Dentons, to unpack what it really takes to scale a business with confidence. With over 21 years of experience advising startups, innovators, and established companies, Heather shares practical insights on governance, partnerships, financing, and managing risk during growth.

Heather primarily works with women entrepreneurs in the growth and scalability phase. Whether that means raising capital, entering new jurisdictions, navigating regulated industries, or resolving partnership disputes, her approach is rooted in deeply understanding each client’s unique business model and risk profile.

One of the most powerful lessons in this conversation is the importance of clarity. Before seeking funding, restructuring a partnership, or pursuing expansion, Heather encourages business owners to first define the exact problem they’re trying to solve. Is it simply cash flow? Or is it “smart money” that opens strategic doors? The answer changes everything.

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