Both Sides of the Table

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In a Strong Wind Even Turkeys Can Fly

Both Sides of the Table

Within a year, by late 2000 / early 2001 consulting firms were firing people en masse. It’s why as an investor I look for talented teams with long-term vision, a unique point-of-view, differentiated IP and a desire to build something enduring. Double-down on great people, process & IP.

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Time is the Enemy of All Deals

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We moved into the legal process and final due diligence in January and February of 2000. Our final closure was the first week of March 2000. If it’s a biz deal you might care about IP protection, revenue share, investment commitments to joint marketing – whatever. Our final closure was the first week of March 2000.