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1/ Communication is strategy. I reached out to two public companies: a small-cap med-tech (~$100M market cap) and a large-cap pharma ($100B+). The response—or lack thereof—revealed everything about leadership mindset. #Investing
1/ Communication is strategy. I reached out to two public companies: a small-cap med-tech(~$100M market cap) and a large-cap pharma ($100B+). The response—or lack thereof—revealed everything about leadership mindset. #Investing
1/ As an investor, I reached out to two public companies: a small-cap med-tech (~$100M market cap) and a large-cap pharma ($100B+). The large-cap CEO responded same-day with insights and openness. The small-cap? Two calls, one email, no reply. Leadership mindset > market cap.
Investors and venture capitalists emphasize the critical role of responsiveness and communication in the success of startups and established companies. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) looks for early-stage founders with unique insights and the ability to move quickly and decisively, particularly those at the pre-seed or seed stages. A study of 94 portfolio companies by Fika Ventures highlighted that fast replies correlate with focus, momentum, and execution, distinguishing successful startups. Investor David Maris contrasted the leadership mindsets of two public companies—a small-cap med-tech firm with a market capitalization of approximately $100 million and a large-cap pharmaceutical company valued at over $100 billion. The large-cap pharma CEO responded promptly with insight and openness, while the small-cap company failed to respond after multiple attempts, underscoring that leadership mindset can be more indicative of success than market capitalization alone.
