Ali Ata: Four Things to Look for in a Startup Founder
Because of his work with AAIM Development, Inc., Ali Ata interacts with business investors on a regular basis. Business investors are not always looking for established companies to invest in and earn from, some of them look for startups that have yet to make their mark, so to speak, and yet show great promise. If you want to do the same, one of the most important things you need to do is to get to know the startup’s founders. You’ll be working with them, after all, and interacting with them would enable you to gauge their ability to lead their business—and your money—toward growth. Here are four things you need to look for in startup founders: 1. Expertise Knowledge about their business gives startup founders an edge, not just over their competitors, but also over the challenges they’re likely to face in the future. Just because one has been in the field doesn’t mean they pass in this category, though. The founders must also demonstrate an understanding of their consumers, and...