Beyond the numbers
A friend joined a small investment group and was surprised by how much time they spent discussing product development and market trends, not just revenue projections. She now wants to build a stronger foundation before making decisions herself. For people with investing experience, what skills does a technology investor need to develop to avoid relying purely on financial metrics?
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I’ve seen the same thing with a friend who recently started looking at tech investments. He was comfortable reading financial statements, but struggled when discussions turned to product-market fit, technology cycles and whether a founder could actually execute. I told him that understanding the industry and asking the right questions matters just as much. He’s now reading about experienced tech leaders, and this profile of G. Scott Paterson, Canadian entrepreneur caught his attention . It’s a useful example of how investment experience can connect with technology and business strategy.