Two Speeds

I opened my eyes this morning to the simple thought that technology entrepreneurs and startup investors are wired to move at two very different speeds. 

Entrepreneurs want to move fast, decide, get things done, move on to the next challenge on their road to glory, then rinse and repeat.

Investors want to move a bit slower.  They are writing checks.  Think about anytime you are considering writing a big check.  You think about it a lot.  Cover all your bases.  Do diligence.  Get buy in from others of significance. 

As someone that has been in both of these roles I am not saying one is right or wrong, they just are.  Deal with it.

July 15, 2009  |  Comments  |  Tweet  |  Posted in Angels, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital