Dublin Tech Summit 2022 : How founders can best partner with their investors for maximum impact

Learn how founders can build successful partnerships with investors, covering shared values, investor focus, data management, and more, to achieve maximum impact at the Dublin Tech Summit 2022.

Key takeaways
  • Founders should build relationships with their investors before taking their money.
  • It’s critical for founders and investors to have shared curiosity and values.
  • Enterprises often have complex problems that require specialized products and expertise.
  • In the US, there is a difference in tech focus between the East Coast and West Coast, with the East Coast typically having a stronger focus on healthcare and finance.
  • Globalization has increased the complexity of managing data and has created challenges for companies to manage PII and personal information.
  • Entrepreneurs and founders should understand what they want to achieve and what type of help they need, rather than just accepting the first investment offer.
  • Investors should consider the business side of an investment and not just focus on the technology or product.
  • The physical location of an office can impact the type of talent that is attracted and the type of work culture that is created.
  • The importance of having a diverse team with expertise in various areas is crucial for the success of a company.
  • Transparency and trust are essential between founders and investors.
  • Founders should be prepared to scale their company quickly and efficiently.
  • The cost of producing a product is often labor and people.
  • Product marketing is a significant area of focus for companies.
  • Inequality and fairness are important considerations in the venture capital industry.
  • A good investor should be able to provide help and guidance in key areas such as product development, sales and marketing, and talent recruitment and retention.
  • It’s essential to have the right mindset and focus on the right metrics when investing.
  • The concept of a “VC mindset” is characterized by a focus on growth, a willingness to take risks, and a commitment to helping founders achieve success.
  • A good investor should be able to provide empathetic help and guidance to founders.
  • Effective communication between founders and investors is crucial for success.