Evaluating Risk and Reward when Buying Companies, with Mahati Sridhar

Episode notes

If you're thinking about investing beyond the stock market, where do you even begin? What does it truly take to identify promising companies and founders? In this episode of Deal Closers, host Jason Gillikin welcomes Mahati Sridhar, Partner at Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. With extensive experience in the venture capital ecosystem, Mahati shares invaluable insights for both aspiring angel investors and those looking to acquire an entire business. She reveals the critical factors VCs consider, common investor mistakes, and how to navigate the complexities of M&A from the buyer's perspective. You’ll learn: The key differences in evaluation criteria for angel investors vs.

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