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Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Investor agreements should always be reviewed by an attorney who is familiar with startup equity investment deals.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 11, 2020
Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Investor agreements should always be reviewed by an attorney who is familiar with startup equity investment deals.
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Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Others, like Guy Kawasaki , have irreverently called some of these “entrepreneur lies,” but I prefer to think of them as innocent enhancements or omissions that can kill your deal. Lead with your intent to offer the solution free to customers. Of course, customers love free, but investors hate it. Skip the hype.
TechCrunch LA
DECEMBER 31, 2022
Despite that apparent hunger, two scooter operators – Lyft and Spin – recently exited the Los Angeles area, blaming a lack of favorable regulations and too much competition, which apparently made it difficult to turn a profit. It’s so car dominated and hungry for alternatives to the automobile.”. See, I told you it was personal!
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Investor agreements should always be reviewed by an attorney who is familiar with startup equity investment deals.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 18, 2016
What they don’t realize is that about half the investment deals fail to close at this stage, including mergers and acquisitions , during the due-diligence process. The same is true of Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank investments you see on TV. Undisclosed skill gaps or agendas can stall your investment. Skeletons in the closet.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 27, 2016
Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Investor agreements should always be reviewed by an attorney who is familiar with startup equity investment deals.
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