The enthusiasm of entrepreneurs and investors alone is not enough to justify acquiring or participating in a startup. Risks must be taken with the right information and after diligently and reasonably evaluating the “target.” Panelists will share their experiences regarding the scope and approach of due diligence processes in innovation projects, startups, and incubations. Topics will include corporate governance, documented agreements between shareholders, corporate structures, and the intuito personae and founding team, which are especially relevant in these due diligences, in addition to the review of other relevant intangibles such as intellectual property and the traction metrics under which these and other assets generate projected value.
