Investor's guide to things that will K*ll a startup

Startups face a myriad of risks that can threaten their survival, from market dynamics to team cohesion, technological hurdles, and beyond. Identifying and understanding these key risks is crucial for any angel investor.

• Market Risk: How market size, competition, and customer demand can make or break a startup.
• Team Risk: The importance of a strong, cohesive team and the impact of team dynamics on a startup's success.
• Technology Risk: Challenges related to technological feasibility, innovation, and scalability.
• Financial Risk: Managing cash flow, funding, and financial planning.
• Operational Risk: Efficiently managing operations, logistics, and day-to-day activities.
• Regulatory Risk: Navigating legal and regulatory requirements.
  

While the fundamental risks are similar across startups, the key risks for each company vary depending on their industry, stage, geography, and other factors. As angel investors, the goal is to identify these key risks and assess whether they pose a significant threat to the startup's viability.

Join us for an informative discussion on how to pinpoint and evaluate the critical risks that can determine a startup's fate. Learn strategies to mitigate these risks and make informed investment decisions.
Speaker -
Helena Torras is an entrepreneur in digital projects and Business Angel. She has promoted such successful projects as Abiquo, Ducksboard, B-Wom and is the founder of WERockCapital, a group of 60 professionals who have joined forces to help startups driven by women. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Paocapital.
Helena's accolades include being named one of the 100 most influential women in Europe in the startup and venture capital space, receiving the EU Top50 Investor Award, and being honored as Investor of the Year by D+I. She has also been recognized as one of the 100 leaders of digitalization in Spain and holds a position among the Top 100 influential women in Spain.
Moderator - is the Europe Manager of , an economic development initiative, aimed at building local angel investors worldwide. The program consists of hands-on learning cohorts for investors, which brings professionals into Startup Invetsing.

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