Leg sniffThe early stages of hiring an important employee when all parties are trying to determine if he will be a good fit. When dogs have just met and are trying to decide if they will get along, they sniff each other in sensitive areas. It's also used routinely in acquisitions, lending and looking for partners, as everyone wants to do a leg sniff early on to see if they like the players.
Leg sniff
an illustration by Gahan Wilson from Ron's Book "Green Weenies and Due Diligence"
Raising Money - Debt? Equity?
Raising Money-Debt? Equity? (30 minutes)
Ron discusses his experience raising money in two oversubscribed stock offerings (one for $1M, the other for $2M). He discusses the traps that stop most offerings from getting off the ground. This informative talk also covers debt, leverage, and how to deal with the bankers. A practical and powerful presentation that reveals the nuts and bolts of private equity offerings and raising capital.