{"product_id":"venture-capital-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Venture Capital for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicole Gravagna\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter K. Adams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecure venture capital? Easy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting a business up and running or pushing a brilliant product to the marketplace requires capital. For many entrepreneurs, a lack of start-up capital can be the single biggest roadblock to their dreams of success and fortune. \u003ci\u003eVenture Capital For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e takes entrepreneurs step by step through the process of finding and securing venture capital for their own projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind and secure venture capital for your business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet your business up and running\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePush a product to the marketplace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're an entrepreneur looking for hands-on guidance on how to secure capital for your business, the information in \u003ci\u003eVenture Capital For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the edge you need to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecure venture capital?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a business up and running or pushing a brilliant product to the marketplace requires capital. For many entrepreneurs, a lack of start-up capital can be the single biggest roadblock to their dreams of success and fortune. If you're an entrepreneur looking for hands-on guidance on how to secure capital for your business, Venture Capital For Dummies takes you step by step through the process and gives you the edge you need to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNothing ventured, noting gained\u003c\/b\u003e - get up-to-speed on venture capital basics, find out if working with a VC is right for you, and understand alternatives to VCs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMirror, mirror on the wall\u003c\/b\u003e - find ways to become attractive to venture capitalists, position your company (not the product), cultivate relationships, and provide an exit strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIt's a deal\u003c\/b\u003e - grasp the ins and outs of structuring pre-VC deals, leading the risk conversion, telling your valuation story, and negotiate your terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePitch it\u003c\/b\u003e - discover how to pitch to investors, from planning the pitch to making the presentation -- and everything in between\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow a venture capital fund works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat venture capitals look for\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to get into the venture capitalist mindset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on creating an online persona for your company\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for making contact with investors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe importance of cultivating relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to position your company to appeal to investors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen ways to lose the deal (and how to avoid them)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind and secure venture capital for your business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain traction to prove your company's potential to VCs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTarget and achieve key milestones for early-stage businesses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicole Gravagna\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, Director of Operations, and \u003cb\u003ePeter K. Adams\u003c\/b\u003e, MBA, Executive Director for the Rockies Venture Club, connect entrepreneurs with angel investors, venture capitalists, service professionals, and other business and funding resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42726863241279,"sku":"9781118642238","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/70e09b78396951f747b696b640fe8e90.webp?v=1765112621","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/venture-capital-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}