How to ID Investors for Your Startup Business

Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan · Aug 30, 2011

“How do I identify investors so I can start my company?”

This is one of the most frequent questions I get from hopeful entrepreneurs. It is often centered on getting VC (venture capital) or angel investments.

Here is my short answer! Don’t.

I have nothing against investors. But, practically speaking, most of investors are not going to invest in ideas. Instead they usually want to invest in a company that is taking action. So if you want investors to be interested in you – start by making money. Trust me. A company that has made some money without spending much up front…