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Talking to a VC: Adjectives are not convincing. Facts are convincing…

Monday, May 26th, 2008

This is a short but important thing to learn if you want to convince a VC about anything…avoid the fluff and hyperbole - cut out those “adjectives” when trying to persuade.

David Hornik of August Capital puts it this way:

….one of my…

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Why Europe is still so far behind the US Entrepreneur culture

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

It’s endemic - that’s why. In all the “systems” that educate, control and channel our children it all says “play safe” and get a job with a big company.

In the UK for example, the UK’s FT reported research carried out…

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Top 10 factors that maximise shareholder value

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

To get the best value for a small private company on exit there are many factors that can play a part in getting the best price or deal. Here’s my list.

  1. An existing close relationship with the acquirer’s management where they…

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