Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
When I founded my first company, I looked at reports and updates for investors as administrative tasks. Homework, in other words, outside my core duties as a CEO. But then I had an epiphany that changed my whole perspective — and my business.
I discovered that having involved investors who held me accountable was actually a boon to my business. The interactions stemming from that “homework” would turn into strategy conversations, a chance to tap their collective wisdom and gain insights. They taught me quickly that the value of investors can go way beyond a check.
Nonetheless, some founders focus solely on
→ Continue reading at Entrepreneur