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Why consider equity partners to secure project funding?

Picking the right equity partner(s) is of great strategic importance.  History shows what can happen if there’s a mismatch in values, goals, aspirations … the equity partner can become a serious thorn in the paw of progress, or even ruin certain deals (run them into the ground). So why do it?  Because having an equity…
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Job Title: Deal Flow Manager

This position reports directly to senior executives and works with incoming leads to screen and make recommendations to In3’s Investment Committee.   Announcement Date:  10 February 2023 Start Date:  As soon as possible in 2023 Type of Position:  After extensive orientation period, ~20 hrs/week part time or can become fulltime. Location:  By remote. Candidates closer to…
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Learning must come before deciding

Synopsis — 60-second read: For experienced professionals, unlearning any conflicting or misapplied information comes before true learning can take place.  This is usually harder than learning anything new as it requires suspending (not acting on) any reactions or strong impulses that initially arise. This matters because, unless you can take a breath and stay interested…
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Finance Anything: Quick Guide to Early Stage, Greenfield or Growth Capital Formation

Sooner or later, anyone starting or growing a business will need to raise money to finance further development or prove that their venture or project can deliver value. Gaining access to such funding can be maker/breaker for any enterprise or project.  Cash to keep the doors open is like oxygen. Timing is one of the…
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Overcoming Barriers to Innovation

Why talk about barriers to effective innovation?  Certainly it helps to identify obstacles to assist with breaking through to solutions, but nobody intentionally torpedoes a splendid idea, so surfacing what goes wrong is a powerful way to reduce missteps.  If a barrier gets in the way, slowing or stopping further development, you’ll never realize its value. How…
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