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Great entrepreneurs are students of venture capital

2021/6/15
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The Sure Shot Entrepreneur

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Kate Beardsley is a founding partner at Hannah Grey, a Denver-based venture capital firm that focuses on the intersection of technology and human behavior. She narrates her in-depth experience on the operation side of venture capital funds before becoming an investor. Kate also exemplifies why founders should prepare to meet and engage the investor meaningfully at the start of the funding process.

  • Rushing through the startup funding process can be a red flag for some investors.
  • Engage the investor with questions about their business objectives to make the  relationship a two-way street.
  • Openness and readiness to receive feedback is a key success factor for investors and entrepreneurs alike.
  • Non-profit: Women in VC)