Did you know that if you invested in Uber Technologies during its early stages, it would have returned you 3,000,000% during its IPO? Investing in pre-IPO companies and startups that showcase disruptive potential can be a lucrative way to diversify your portfolio for massive gains. These nascent companies generate returns for investors when they go … Read more
I recently gave presentations about venture capital to four different audiences—my child’s 6th-grade class, university students, my father’s pension club, and a team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Each experience was a lesson in empathy and adaptation, teaching me invaluable lessons about tailoring strategic communications effectively to your audience. Lessons that can be aptly applied … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I can’t tell you how many times entrepreneurs have come to me or my company in search of funding, underestimating the amount of money that they needed. It’s understandable. They think about the debt and the monthly payments they will be making — and it scares them. … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s no secret that the startup world is hardcore. Half of startups fail before year five, and only one in ten survive in the long run. Recent economic trends aren’t too encouraging either. Last year saw a 38% drop in global startup investment and a 30% decrease … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The venture capital (VC) world has long been characterized by its tight-knit and somewhat private community. Founders typically maintain a low profile regarding what transpires behind closed doors, largely due to their significant financial reliance on the investor community. Understanding the dynamics within this community can be … Read more
