What's the Pros and Cons of a Joint Venture?

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We raised this 200 million dollar fund, and then we did nothing. There was azy, irrational exuberance all around. All our investors have been wonderful. We've had no issues. People have been very sportive. But i don't think i want to be in the fund management business. I'm somebody that when i lose money, i want to lose all my own money. Right? When i lost money doing the piza restaurant didn't pase me at all. It's good for me to know what it's like to be a good partner. How to understand that kind of a limited partner an investor dynamic. Because i now invest in funds rights, i think it

My guest is businessman and investor Andrew Wilkinson, who has made a successful career out of channeling his entrepreneurial spirit, but he knows that sometimes that energy can be a double-edged sword.

We discuss the lessons learned acquiring 40 companies, why he struggled to find happiness and what changed, mimetic desire, competing with venture-backed companies, hiring and firing CEOs, getting back up after million dollar mistakes, and so much more.

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