(5) Tips from an investor

(5) Tips from an investor

Jun Deng, Investment Partner, Joyance Partners

“When pitching investors, founders should deliver a very clear message about their value proposition and their differentiator. Investors don’t have the time to study that.”

John H. Cammack, Managing Partner, Kingcedar Holdings & Affiliate Member, Bridge Builders Collaborative

“There has to be a balance between mission and execution. There needs to be an accountability for understanding what is necessary to scale the business.” 

Gordy Bal, Managing Partner, CTR Capital

“Do the work yourself to raise your own consciousness, and let the business be a bi-product of your own state of mind. If you are not going to take care of yourself, you are going to get burned out.”

Charlie Hartwell, Operating Partner, Bridge Builders Collaborative

“When we make an investment, we are going to become partners of your business. Ask questions. As investors we don’t need to be right, we need to be heard.”

Miri Polachek, CEO of Joy Ventures

“We need many more entrepreneurs to enter this space that show the world that it is not just a trend. The money is out there. I don’t think there’s a shortage of investors that are ready and willing to take these risks even early on.”