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4 Reasons Why Choosing the Right Business Model is a Make-or-Break Decision

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After all, there are significant differences between B2B brands and a direct-to-consumer retailer. Identifying and addressing pain points prior to launch will ensure that you aren’t scrambling to find the right fit after you’ve already made a major investment.

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Get to Know Richard de Silva of Highland Capital

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How did the experience of pitching Iron Planet to investors affect you as a VC? (5:00 At the time consumer internet venture capital was still suffering from the collapse of the Tech Bubble. Are you thematic in your investing or entrepreneur focused? (11:40-14:15). The in invest in IT (Software + Internet + Healthcare).

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