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McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. Historical and current statistics still show the chances of failure on any given startup are better than even. On the other hand, I just finished a classic book, “ The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job ,” by Patrick J.
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McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. Historical and current statistics still show the chances of failure on any given startup are better than even. On the other hand, I remember a classic book, “ The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job ,” by Patrick J.
They don’t realize that according to statistics from Startup.co , almost 60 percent are funded with personal savings and credit, and another 25 percent get their money from friends and family. There is a good chance that business advisors and mentors also have access to investment capital, or know someone who does.
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They don’t realize that according to statistics from Startup.co , almost 60 percent are funded with personal savings and credit, and another 25 percent get their money from friends and family. There is a good chance that business advisors and mentors also have access to investment capital, or know someone who does.
McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. Historical and current statistics still show the chances of failure on any given startup are better than even. On the other hand, I just finished a new book, “ The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job ,” by Patrick J.
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