TechEmpower
AUGUST 21, 2023
Most innovators don’t have a technical background, so it’s hard to evaluate the truth of the situation. And unless they have a tech background, they can’t look under the hood themselves. The answer is to engage a trusted outside source for a Technical Review – a deep-dive assessment that provides a C-suite perspective.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
But people are still begging for more technology or laws, often to protect them from themselves. No real investor or venture capital firm asks for money from the company they are intending to invest in. The SEC and local law enforcement agencies can’t help you much with foreign scams. Loan offer in lieu of investment.
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 17, 2020
Some analysis and due diligence along the following lines should be performed on every idea, as a reality check, before committing your efforts and other people’s money to building a business: Look for places where competitors are few. Find a recognized billion dollar and growing market. Minimize infrastructure dependencies.
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.
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 28, 2012
Another VC called the co-founder & tech head – Parker Harris. There is no reason to part with your cap table or legal docs until you’re convinced that they’re actually committed to doing work with you in due diligence. Have you invested money directly? S**t rolls downhill. What did they say?
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 8, 2014
Please help me congratulate him by Re/Tweeting this post (and following him if you don’t already). Industry reviews. Helping be the VC “presence” at key events. Associates often shadow partners at board meetings so that they can help follow up with the company on important initiatives between board meetings.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 4, 2012
This is the dreaded “due diligence” process. In my view, understanding due diligence can only improve information flow, and leads to a better long-term partnership with your investor. A dysfunctional team, or even one naysayer in a critical position can stall your investment. Product or service readiness.
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