After many years of experience navigating diverse market scenarios and managing hundreds of millions in private equity and venture capital, Michael Lee, Partner at SB Partners, distills the key timeless principles of startup evaluation.
Whether you're an investor or entrepreneur, this episode offers crucial insights for prioritizing investment factors and refining decision-making strategies.
Key points of discussion:
- What traits are essential for founders to succeed in building startups?
- How does a founder's ambition influence startup success? How do you distinguish genuine ambition from delusion?
- How does a founder's track record impact investment decisions, and for first-time founders?
- What tips do you give to founders seeking investment?
- What are the typical startup evolution process and the crucial skills founders need for successful growth?
- When investing in startups, what are the Tier 2 and Tier 3 factors you take into account?
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