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Startup Due Diligence Is Not a Mysterious Black Art

Startup Professionals Musings

Investors will likely talk to dozens of potential customers, starting with your reference list (undoubtedly well prepped). They try to confirm from industry analysts that your differentiators are indeed unique, and that there are no future competitors or big gorillas in stealth mode just around the corner.

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Understanding the Dreaded Investor Due Diligence

Startup Professionals Musings

Investors will likely talk to dozens of potential customers, starting with your reference list (undoubtedly well prepped). They try to confirm from industry analysts that your differentiators are indeed unique, and that there are no future competitors or big gorillas in stealth mode just around the corner.

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Startup Due Diligence Is Not a Mysterious Black Art

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Investors will likely talk to dozens of potential customers, starting with your reference list (undoubtedly well prepped). They try to confirm from industry analysts that your differentiators are indeed unique, and that there are no future competitors or big gorillas in stealth mode just around the corner.