Entrepreneur Offshore Reference 
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 3, 2013
Back to Mr. Christensen, “We subsidize their education in fields for which there are no jobs” he said in referring to the fact that many courses at universities are still taught with skills that aren’t relevant to the 21st century needs of the US workforce. He spoke about ROCE (return on capital employed).
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Network with other entrepreneurs. Ask the investor for “references,” meaning contacts at companies where previous investments were made. Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore. Entrepreneurs are optimists by nature, so I definitely recommend the involvement of your favorite attorney (usually the pessimist).
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Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 11, 2020
Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013
Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction. The Internet has just made it easier and faster for vultures to feed on entrepreneurs tempted by the possibility of an “inside deal.” Any mention of “offshore.” entrepreneur startup investor scam business'
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 30, 2011
Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction. The Internet has just made it easier and faster for vultures to feed on entrepreneurs tempted by the possibility of an “inside deal.” Any mention of “offshore.” Avoid “insider deals.”
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