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Getting to Know Your Venture Capitalist

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Paul O'Brien
Aug 28, 2018
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There are two types of people in the world. Those who know what they're doing and those who don't.

Your challenge, as an entrepreneur raising capital, is to discern the difference.

Even with the very best of intentions, wealth doesn't necessarily = experience, good advice, and sound decisions. In venture capital this fact can lead to disastrous outcomes.

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