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Listen "Navigating Founder-Investor Relationships - Lisa Illingworth, FutureproofSA"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Cameron Coutts and Lisa Illingworth dive deep into the intricate dynamics of founder-investor relationships.
They share valuable insights on building trust, setting realistic expectations, and managing the evolution of these critical partnerships. From early-stage nurturing to exit planning, they explore key strategies for maintaining integrity and transparency.
Whether you're a founder seeking investment or an investor looking to understand the founder's perspective, this episode will give you new insights on building and maintaining healthy, long-lasting founder-investor relationships.
They share valuable insights on building trust, setting realistic expectations, and managing the evolution of these critical partnerships. From early-stage nurturing to exit planning, they explore key strategies for maintaining integrity and transparency.
Whether you're a founder seeking investment or an investor looking to understand the founder's perspective, this episode will give you new insights on building and maintaining healthy, long-lasting founder-investor relationships.
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