Along the way, however, I’ve found seven concrete actions that build trust in a business environment. These actions build trust through communication, commitment and competence. 1. Demonstrate that you trust others. One way to do this is to be generous and forgiving when someone else...
Capital-Raising figures sink as the impact of COVID-19 takes its toll on key real estate assets. Real estate capital raising was hit hard during Q3 2020 as the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic began to materialize. This marks a significant shift in a...
The Covid-19 Pandemic has changed the way companies seeking capital and venture capitalists interact. Companies with early traction and potential are concerned about raising additional capital, and VC’s are assessing the ramifications of investing in today’s climate. Many VC firms are faced with the important...
Venture Builders are changing the Start Up Model. If you haven’t yet heard of venture-builders — also called tech studios, startup factories, or venture production studios — let me introduce them to you: They’re organizations that build companies using their own ideas and resources....
The hot topic at the Institutional Cannabis & Capital Conference in San Jose this week was real estate. While institutional investors are unlikely to invest directly in cannabis production or sale given federal illegality and are somewhat averse to investing in companies operating to...
Have you ever met someone who could Persuade you to do anything? I have, and I’ve always craved this seemingly out-of-reach ability. There are countless books and college courses that all claim to hold the keys to persuasion. They’re valuable resources for learning how...