Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 3, 2013
Back to Mr. Christensen, “We subsidize their education in fields for which there are no jobs” he said in referring to the fact that many courses at universities are still taught with skills that aren’t relevant to the 21st century needs of the US workforce. He spoke about ROCE (return on capital employed).
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 29, 2020
Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction. Any mention of “offshore.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Avoid “insider deals.”
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Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Another approach is to ask the investor for references, where their involvement has made a real difference, leading to success. Personal funds imply the most commitment, and offshore funding is most suspect. Personally visit another startup funded by this investor. Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013
Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction. Any mention of “offshore.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Avoid “insider deals.”
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 23, 2023
Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction. Any mention of “offshore.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Avoid “insider deals.”
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 30, 2011
Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction. Any mention of “offshore.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. Avoid “insider deals.”
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 11, 2020
Another approach is to ask the investor for references, where their involvement has made a real difference, leading to success. Personal funds imply the most commitment, and offshore funding is most suspect. Personally visit another startup funded by this investor. Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media.
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