What Startup Investors Want Every Entrepreneur to Know - Corey Schmid Of Seven Peaks Ventures
In this episode of Making Oregon we visit the offices of Seven Peaks Ventures in Bend, Oregon, and chat with with Corey Schmid, one of the investment partners at Seven Peaks. We look behind the scenes to learn how investors think, and what they look for before they choose to invest in an early-stage company. Corey also talks about when a startup should look for venture capital, the potential trade-offs founders should consider before bringing investors on board, and the key elements of a great startup pitch. Lastly, Corey speaks candidly about her experience as a female partner in a male-dominated profession as well as issues of diversity throughout the entrepreneurial landscape.