How Entrepreneurs Discover a Gold Vein
Why some deals get funded, while others do not, can be a mystery. But consider this point: Transactions that are successful in attracting capital often do so because they meet the affinity standards of their […]
Fashion Startups Offer Growth Template
In our work with young companies across industries, we encourage them to watch startup fashion brands. That suggestion may sound odd. Most entrepreneurs and founders would intuitively look to the technology sector for leadership. Take […]
Placeholder: Content Portfolio
Our headline understates the scope of this impressive work. The author offers an a-to-z treatment of how to raise capital in a concise do-it-yourself volume. Certainly, strategic networking is an essential component of that process, […]
How to Network Your Way to Investors
Our headline understates the scope of this impressive work. The author offers an a-to-z treatment of how to raise capital in a concise do-it-yourself volume. Certainly, strategic networking is an essential component of that process, […]
Crowdfunding Haunted by Fraud
Equity crowdfunding sites cherry-pick case studies to herald successful campaigns. It is an industry hazard. One challenge: the platforms claim to be responsible for due diligence. Yet there is a conflict-of-interest, especially in trending ideas, […]
Be a Minimalist
When it comes to raising capital, “less is more” during an introductory meeting, at least in our experience. Be wary of overwhelming a potential investor with a hoard of details about your work. Those carefully-crafted, […]
Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Horses
Should entrepreneurs be capital-raising predators? Forceful engagement works against you because it does not afford the level of coherence that is required in working with disparate funding sources. Consider for a moment that horses are […]
Banner Credit: Alessandroguerriero at 123RF.
