An excerpt fromPhysician Underdog.
When investors make the decision to invest, there is something deeper that occurs outside of the capital. A foundation of empowerment is built, and the founders have an edge now over others that didn’t get investment. This comes back to how powerful venture capitalists can be, because they have the ability, through their endeavors, to empower these companies. In the spectrum of changing the trajectory of the company and everything it touches, the venture capitalists are in a position of power. It wasn’t a power that was appointed, but rather one earned through raising money and then being in a position to invest (as we saw fit). Most people don’t know that this power exists, and as my experience got deeper in the industry, I was presented with opportunities to educate.
Knowing this power, we must ask some important questions: How do we seek out our deals and how did the founders get connected with us? Did the founders have a common friend, possibly one of our venture partners or associates? We also have to ask questions to ensure that we are educating ourselves and others on how to invest in these opportunities. Do men and women ask or apply for funding in the same manner when representing their company? Do people among different cultures ask or apply for funding in the same manner as others when representing their companies? Do people among different communities apply for company funding in the same manner? Do all the different people abovementioned have friends and family with similar connections and wealth? The quick answer to all these questions is NO! Further, are these questions being asked within the closed doors of venture capital firms across the world? I would bet that they are not and that many people and communities have invested in these endeavors without realizing the truth. There are powerful decisions being made, without investor oversight or input. Decisions, such as which companies to invest in as venture capitalists (VCs), are currently being made dependent upon the result of conversations made behind closed doors. And these decisions are extremely important, not only for the success of the investors but for everyone who has committed to the endeavor.
除了创始人为初创公司提供优势的能力之外，他们为他们提供了帮助筹集更多资金并发展企业的机会。这项投资赋予了许多来自社区的年轻人和成年人，他们好奇地观看，并受到启发，可能有一天跟随我们的脚步。这些人将成为我们未来的榜样和有影响力的人。在风险生态系统的眼中，这些初创公司通过收到我们的投资得到了验证。考虑一下桌子两边的人民的影响力和见识，他们正在观察和听到所追求的机会。强大。它非常强大。
当我了解了这个行业并看到我们作为投资者可以产生的影响时，我已经认识到我们承担着巨大的责任。我们必须询问上述所有问题，以便以包容性，问责制和透明度负责任地投资。这样，我们的过程可以不断改进。我看着这个空间的方式似乎雄心勃勃，但是我越发现并了解人们在不同社区中如何有所不同，在寻求投资资本时会有不同的经验和结果，我想讨论的越多。我想让我的投资同行在风险投资领域不仅倾听，而且还开始询问有关我们如何改善该行业并提供更多影响的问题。已经有很多金钱和时间来最小化对社会没有影响。实际上，我认为，如果更多的投资公司参与了这一投资论文，将解决更多的问题，而世界将是一个更好的地方。我告诉你，这都是非常强大和有影响力的东西。它塑造了人们的工作，他们的家庭，社区，他们的赚钱潜力，创新，教育等等。
作为记录，我是一个有一个小团队但远见的人。我也是写这本书的人，但这本书是关于一个非常特殊的独特人物团队，在这次企业家旅程中为我提供了帮助。我想确保知道这是团队合作大声到达今天的位置。话虽这么说，我将自己的时间和精力用于讲话，写作和对这个巨大的愿景。我可能看到并经历了企业家精神和在旅途中进行投资的力量。我的医学学位也有可能使我以不同的眼光思考人们的基础。我确实知道我正在以更广泛的方式利用我的医学学位，并将同样的道德规范带入风险投资和企业家领域。对于那些在医学领域没有经历的人，我在医学院上学时就接受了希波克拉底宣誓，“首先不伤害”。当我们做出决定时，这对我和同事对我和同事都非常重要，并且在接近每个患者时承担着巨大的责任。在考虑治疗，如何处理情况或仅与患者沟通时，这是一个有用的准则。 I think “first do no harm” is a very impactful message that can help guide people in all walks of life.
当我进入商业世界时，我看到了一大批道德，仍然对没有任何标准感到震惊。为什么必须从事职业生涯才能遵循一些准则和/或规则？我目前在企业家界没有病人，但是我的领域确实有很多人可以与他们一起教育和授权。我将希波克拉底誓言带入风险投资和企业家精神领域，以便以不同但同样重要的规模影响世界。
Navin Goyal是医生 - 企业家，也是Physician Underdog.
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