Sublime

Many would advise founders to take relationship-building meetings with investors regardless of whether you are actively fundraising or not. I disagree. VCs see every interaction as a pitch, and it only takes one less than impressive interaction to permanently create a negative impression. Don’t go to all VC events to build friendships with them. Be

5. Market category

When you build a company, you have to think about both the internal and the external drivers of success. Externally, you need to bring on the best board of directors and raise the money you need. It’s not what you know; it’s your credibility. And once you build credibility, and people know your name, it’s a lot easier. At Cougar Biotech, we went fo

I don’t want to introduce my founders to newbie angel investors who aren’t legit, and in my book legit people are ones who are present, considered, and courteous.