Thu, 22 October 2020
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A common mistake made by startups is launching a company in an industry in which the founders know little or nothing about. I find this happens often in the healthcare and financial industries. The size and growth of those markets make it attractive to pursue but without a deep knowledge of how those industries work, is a recipe for disaster. The first issue is regulatory. Both industries are highly regulated and impacts greatly what you can and cannot do. The second issue is the current company landscape - a basic understanding of who does what in the industry is important. The third issue is your contacts working in the space. Who do you know that can help you as a customer, advisor, or employee? This becomes particularly important when you go to sell your product. Before launching in a new industry, make sure you know the regulatory landscape and how it impacts your startup. Build a network in the industry of partners and other contacts who can help you. Finally, build a core group of people who can help you build or advise your startup.
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