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Venture Capital 101

February 26, 2011
Venture Capital 101

If you are an entrepreneur, an early stage or first time entrepreneur, a “wannabe” entrepreneur, thinking about starting a business, thinking about raising money, thinking about wading into the world of venture capital, and if you find yourself full of more questions than answers.

Then this is your no nonsense guide to cutting through the clutter in the venture capital world. Find value, find reality, and get a kick in the pants.

Venture Capital 101 is an easy to read, fun, and information packed book about venture capital. If you’re an entrepreneur and you’re thinking about contacting venture capitalists for financing, this book is your first stop for learning the basics of venture capital.

Where can you buy it?

Amazon: ebook – paperback

Written by

William R. Snow

William R. Snow

Managing Director

William R. (“Bill”) Snow, a FOCUS Managing Director, is an experienced M&A professional with over 30 years of professional experience, including almost two decades as an investment banker. His work includes business sales and capital raises for middle-market companies as well as buy-side services for acquirers seeking middle-market companies. Bill’s clients have included water works manufacturers and value-added distributors as well as firms focusing on packaging, medical supplies and equipment, automotive parts, drink dispensing equipment, security, apparel, refined fuels, and more.
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