I almost never invest in ideas or plans, so you’ll need to have a company and at least a product, if not customers. – David S. Rose
I like to invest in companies where I can really add value from my experience, network, etc., so checking out my portfolio of other investments, and my background, will generally give some guidance there. – David S. Rose
If the response you finally receive from me is ‘thanks but no thanks’, then please accept at face value that I would really not be the right investor for you. You’ve got to trust me on this, and in this case take ‘no’ for an answer. – David S. Rose
Without question, the single most important attribute of a successful entrepreneur is integrity. And that’s not some philosophical or theoretical malarkey; it’s hard-nosed fact. – David S. Rose
The entrepreneurial life is one of challenge, work, dedication, perseverance, exhilaration, agony, accomplishment, failure, sacrifice, control, powerlessness… but ultimately, extraordinary satisfaction. – David S. Rose