Risk capital investors know that poor management is often the death
knell for a business. So if the way your company is managed is not up
to par — even if your business idea is strong — investors will
invest elsewhere. We'll help you assess your current management team and
consider the options for strengthening it if need be.
In This Step
You'll learn why risk capitalists will investigate the way your
company is managed and discover what they're looking for. You
will also find useful tools for evaluating your management strategies
and your team, and consider improvements that could make your
company stronger. The key concepts for ensuring your company
is well managed are explored in the pages that follow:
If you need a deeper understanding of the material, be sure
to follow the links within each section for a more detailed
explanation of how to assess and improve your company's management.
The New Tech Story
Follow the fictional company
New Tech Distributors Corp. (New Tech) as it pursues venture
financing. This case example gives you a feeling for the "real"
data and strategic decisions you'll be facing. You can always
get to it through the link on the left menu bar.
