108 CLEARING THE HURDLES: WOMEN BUILDING HIGH-GROWTH BUSINESSES
entrepreneurial human capital is reported to be the single most impor-
tant factor that investors consider.
Finally, it’s important to remember how an investor (whether it is a
venture capitalist or a family member) evaluates human capital in
assessing the risk of a potential investment. In essence, it requires a
clear-eyed inventory of human capital assets and a careful matching of
those resources to the needs of the entrepreneurial opportunity and
organization. If the entrepreneur’s human capital does not fit all of the
major management aspects of the venture, how can the entrepreneur
compensate for any deficits?
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