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Keep Asking Questions

ithacaVC

This is mostly because I sit on many portfolio company boards for which I simply do not understand at a fundamental level the technologies. Ask: why is your burn rate so high and is it sustainable? Ask: are your customers satisfied and are some available to speak with me? But sometimes it results from lousy answers.

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3 Ways To Ensure Your Startup Has A Top-Notch Team

YoungUpstarts

While you absolutely need to keep an eye on earnings and burn rate, human capital is ultimately the fuel that makes the machine run. Talent development can even strengthen a company’s investment portfolio. So what’s the best way to create your dream team? Study your game plan. Don’t forget to consider your level of funding, too.

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