Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. The ability to decipher a business plan and thoroughly understand a business model are two of the essential skills that help angel investors to separate worthwhile investments from mere pretenders. At its a …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. Continued from last week Red Flags As you grow more familiar with investing and the due diligence process, you’ll likely evolve your own list of red flags. These warning signs serve as indications …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. The amount of due diligence, or investigation, that you complete prior to making any investment is entirely up to you. Research shows, however, that spending at least 20 hours on due diligence can …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. Finding a business to support is easy thanks to the internet. However, finding the right business? That’s an entirely different matter. Not every investment opportunity is a good fit for every investor. While …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. Investments in the United States are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Their mission, as stated on their website, is “…to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert. Prior to making any investment in a project, whether time or money, it’s always wise to ask oneself, “Does this really matter?” Allocating one’s resources in the most effective way means constantly reassessing …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D. Entrepreneur. Investor. Start-up Expert. If you’re considering investing money in a startup, but don’t know where to begin, this article will constitute an excellent basic primer for you. Over the coming months, we’ll be publishing a series …