Fair Outcomes

Founders and investors have significant access through which they can benefit each other. Founders help investors discover new ideas and peer startups which is the most valuable vetted deal flow an investor can aspire for. Investors help founders by getting them access to business network, domain experts and other investors.

Founders and investors need to aligned on the outcomes in terms of meaning of success for all stakeholders. Beyond the size, timing and terms, it is imperative to prepare for the outcomes ahead of the time. Building a company and structuring exit outcomes can often need different viewpoints and capabilities.

In the connected hyper competitive world, being supporter is not enough. Investors and founder need to be advocate for each other to help them succeed. While founders have more at stake than an investors in a startup, real MAGIC happens when both sides advocate for each other to succeed.