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The Corrosive Nature of Over-Introducers

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I try to steer entrepreneurs away from over-introducers and I often find myself wanting to be careful about them becoming an investor in companies I back. It starts seemingly innocent enough. Mostly I just wanted to write this as a reminder to founders to be suspicious of people who constantly introduce you around.

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Choose Your VC Investor Carefully

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I write this post as a warning to pick your VC’s carefully. I like to say to first-time entrepreneurs, picking a VC is more permanent than marriage. Trust your instincts – they will serve you well as an entrepreneur. And many of these people are money managers rather than people like Gus who inspire entrepreneurs.

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Roping in the Legal Eagles

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A startup-oriented lawyer may not be able to convince a jury of a guilty man’s innocence, but they can guide your adVenture through the menacing legal shoals it will no doubt face. It is surprising how often entrepreneurs forget this simple fact. In Search of an Oxymoron – The Ideal Lawyer. Sometimes You Do Get What You Pay For.