¿Cómo seleccionar un socio inversionista?
Una vez que el emprendedor ha decidido conseguir financiamiento de capital de riesgo y está bien encamindado, es crucial reflexionar si se cuenta con el mejor inversionista o no. Esto, ya que este será pilar básico en la planificación y toma de decisiones del emprendimiento a futuro. Por esta razón, más allá del capital disponible, es importante seleccionar al mejor socio posible, ya que este será parte del éxito del negocio.
Heidi Roizen: Working with Venture Capitalists ( 29 sec.)
Briefly discusses the importance of selecting the right VC
- VC works for you and pays you at the same time
- It is important to select investors who can add value to your company
David Frankel: Which Investors Add Value (1 min. 21 sec.)
Investors who add value to the firm should
- Be a sounding board
- Bring experience that can help a firm avoid possible pitfalls
- Connect the firm to the customers
Jason Green: How to Pick a Venture Partner (4 min. 13 sec.)
Advice on how to pick a venture partner:
- Establish the position of strength
- Find common goals and values
- Listen to your instincts
- Emphasize the partnership more than the terms
Randy Adams: Work with the Right VC (1 min. 36 sec.)
Discusses the importance of finding the right VC:
- The right VC will treat you with respect and will protect your interests
Mitch Kapor: Choosing an Investor ( 55 sec.)
Highlights the importance of choosing the right partners
- Work with investors you respect and trust
- Entrepreneurs should be choosy when selecting their financial partners
- Also discusses why entrepreneurs can afford to be choosy
