According to Chapter 1, a Sentiment That Venture Capitalists Often

question 39

Multiple Choice

According to Chapter 1, a sentiment that venture capitalists often express is that ________.

• A) the strength of the entrepreneur and the strength of the business idea are of equal importance
• B) they would never fund a strong entrepreneur with a weak business idea
• C) they would rather fund a strong entrepreneur with a mediocre business idea than fund a strong business idea with a mediocre entrepreneur
• D) a new venture's marketing plan is more important than either the strength of the entrepreneur or the strength of the business idea
• E) they would rather fund a strong business idea with a mediocre entrepreneur than fund a strong entrepreneur with a mediocre business idea

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Definitions:

Obtaining by Fraud

Acquiring something of value through deceptive practices or false representations with the intent to gain unlawfully.

Statutorily Secured Monopoly

A monopoly status granted and protected by law to a company, often due to the nature of the industry or service it provides.

Useful New Devices

Innovations or inventions that offer a new utility, often eligible for patent protection.

Fraudulent Marketing

The act of promoting products or services using deceptive, misleading, or false statements to lure consumers into purchasing.