OVERCOMING CHALLENGES – LACK OF AWARENESS
Karl Dakin
Capital Coach | Stakeholder Investor Campaigns | Design, Stage, and Manage or Support | Reduce Time, Money, and Risk of Raising Funding | Increase Probability of Success! | Opportunity Management
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I asked CAP,
?“How may an entrepreneur's lack of knowledge and experience harm his or her efforts to raise funding?”
?CAP responded,
?“An entrepreneur's lack of knowledge and experience can harm their efforts to raise funding in several ways.
?They might struggle to effectively communicate their business idea and value proposition, leading to misunderstandings with potential investors.
?They could also misjudge the amount of funding required or the terms of investment, resulting in inadequate capital or unfavorable agreements.
?Additionally, a lack of understanding of the funding landscape and investor expectations might cause them to overlook suitable funding opportunities or fail in building a compelling pitch.
Such gaps can ultimately undermine investor confidence and reduce chances of securing necessary capital.”
?I then asked CAP,
?“How does an entrepreneur's lack of knowledge with regard to what they do not know impact their raising funding?”
?CAP responded:
?“An entrepreneur's lack of knowledge about what they do not know can significantly impact their ability to raise funding.
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?This knowledge gap can lead to incomplete or inaccurate business plans, which in turn can deter potential investors.
?Investors look for well-prepared entrepreneurs who understand their market, financials, risks, and growth opportunities.
?Overlooking critical aspects can raise concerns about the venture's viability and the entrepreneur's capability to navigate challenges, ultimately reducing the likelihood of securing investment.
?Seeking mentorship, conducting thorough research, and building a knowledgeable advisory team can help mitigate these issues.”?
?FUNDING POINT – OVERCOMING CHALLENGES – LACK OF AWARENESS
I have been raising funding for over 45 years and I still do not know everything that I would like to know. However, I have done a good job of learning what I don’t know. It’s a lot. This challenge is compounded by the fact that the capital industry, businesses, and the markets they serve are in a continuing state of change which may make yesterday’s knowledge no more valuable than yesterday’s news.
?New entrepreneurs or entrepreneurs new to funding cannot know everything they need to know. If they have sufficient resources, they can buy knowledge.
?The greater challenge for an entrepreneur is making decisions without ‘knowing what you don’t know.’ These decisions are inherently flawed. The flaws may be minor with few consequences or they can be fatal to the business.
?When raising funding, good investor candidates will closely scrutinize the leadership team to see how reflective they are with regard to what they don’t know and what actions they have taken to mitigate this challenge (I do not use the word ‘cure’ because that suggests there is a complete fix to this challenge and I do not believe there is.)
?Some actions to address this challenge may include:
Taking one or more of these actions will demonstrate to investor candidates that you respect their investment by working to make the best decisions with the best knowledge.?
RESOURCES ON OVERCOMING LACK OF KNOWLEDGE
I have selected richer resources on my topics beyond what I or anyone else can convey in a simple article. These resources include scholarly studies, books, and case studies.
Technical articles on revenue sharing from Google Scholar include:
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Karl Dakin, the Capital Coach
Dakin Capital LLC
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Capital Coach | Stakeholder Investor Campaigns | Design, Stage, and Manage or Support | Reduce Time, Money, and Risk of Raising Funding | Increase Probability of Success! | Opportunity Management
1 个月Do you know what you don't know?