From where I sit, the most enjoyable aspect of starting a new venture is bringing and keeping together a unique team.
I have so far worked with over a dozen teams around the world from Tokyo to Singapore to New York. Imagine the diversity of personalities, nationalities, religions, educational and family backgrounds! These teams have ranged from small to large, emerging to experienced, and seeking seed investors to well capitalized.
Here are some red flags I now avoid when I evaluate fund managers as business partners:
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