Venture Capitalists Provide fiNancing for New fiRms from the Seed

question 3

Multiple Choice

Venture capitalists provide financing for new firms from the seed and start-up stage all the way to mezzanine and bridge financing.In exchange for financing entrepreneurs give:

• A)a high interest rate debt instrument and control.
• B)an equity position and usually board of director positions.
• C)up the right to have an initial public offering.
• D)control to a court appointed trustee.
• E)hire the venture capitalists as CEOs and CFOs.

Appreciating the significance of being aware of legal rights and responsibilities to protect clients and practitioners.

Knowing how to navigate situations when laws and ethics collide.

Understanding the role of managed care, utilization review, and client rights within the context of therapy.

Recognizing the importance of professional honesty, openness, and informed consent as preventative measures against malpractice.

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Definitions:

Epigenetics

Research into how alterations in gene expression, rather than changes in the DNA sequence, cause variations in organisms.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein, which can then affect the cell's function.

DNA Change

Alterations in the genetic material of an organism that can lead to mutations and potentially alter phenotype or function.

Behavior Genetics

The study of the influence of genetic factors on behavioral traits.