Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2016

Just like professional investors wait for friends and family to go first, friends will wait for you to show “skin in the game.” A startup founder that is not the “lead investor” in time and money should not expect anyone else to jump in front and lead the way. Demonstrate your own financial commitment and progress.

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Elevator Pitch Exit Strategy Angel Investor Equity 151

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

This is a variation on the first mover argument, implying a paradigm shift that gives you a tremendous lead. Investors will suspect you have a technology looking for a solution. This advantage is not sustainable. Our product is truly disruptive technology.” Only our team can make this work.”

Viral 226

Viral Lead Investor Advertising Revenue 226

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2010

This is a variation on the first mover argument, implying a paradigm shift that gives you a tremendous lead. Investors will suspect you have a technology looking for a solution. This advantage is not sustainable. Our product is truly disruptive technology.” Only our team can make this work.”

Viral 223

Viral Lead Investor Advertising Revenue 223