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Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. As an angel investor, I quickly look behind the idea or solution, to gauge the mindset and the leadership capabilities of the entrepreneur. Take a hard look at SpaceX or HyperLoop.
Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. As an Angel investor, I quickly look behind the idea or solution, to gauge the mindset and the leadership capabilities of the entrepreneur. Take a hard look at SpaceX or HyperLoop.
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