Gust
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
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. Technical due diligence typically starts with a full one or two day review with the engineering and product marketing staff.
Gust
DECEMBER 8, 2013
The only true outside board or advisory members are not family members, not current investors, but are experienced entrepreneurs with deep knowledge and connections in the relevant business area. In the parlance of an investor, asking these questions and getting answers is the heart of that mysterious “due diligence” process.
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Gust
APRIL 13, 2014
Most entrepreneurs work long hours and weekends to get the job done. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references. Invested Interests business entrepreneur partner startup' Compatible work styles. No historical baggage.
Gust
DECEMBER 27, 2011
Due diligence should always be a two-way street. A while back, I published an article on “ Startup Due Diligence Is Not a Mysterious Black Art ,” describing what investors do to validate your startup before they invest. Network with other entrepreneurs. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Gust
JULY 12, 2012
In all four countries we met passionate entrepreneurs who were eager to discuss their exciting startups, as well as angel investors looking to support them. The following day, I delivered a four hour workshop on capital sources and pitch strategies for fifteen entrepreneurs in the Propel program.
Gust
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
Crowd funding enables entrepreneurs to raise money in relatively small amounts from large numbers of interested investors. Recently, entrepreneurs in many countries have been soliciting investment through “crowd funding” websites designed specifically for fundraising purposes. We will circle back on these two “lessons learned” below.
Gust
DECEMBER 22, 2011
.” Apart from all the other benefits of good corporate hygiene and risk management, handling these IP issues carefully from inception can go a long way to allay the concerns investors or their counsel may have in doing due diligence.
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