The book for Entrepreneurs and Business Angels

"All too often, when investing in startups,
a lot of easily avoidable mistakes are made."

This book 'Startup Success Beyond Handshakes' provides a broad yet easy-to-understand introduction to all the key components of a successful partnership between entrepreneurs and investors.

Over 10 years of day in day out experience.

rBusiness Angel - Startup coach - Board member - Trainer - Dealguide

By witnessing hundreds of projects up close, I now have a unique perspective.

Risks can never be completely eliminated, but identifying potential pitfalls early on multiplies your chances of success. By establishing mutual trust and addressing potential conflicts immediately, you can avoid problems and lay the foundation for a valuable, lasting partnership.

This book 'Startup Success Beyond Handshakes', about investing in startups, provides easy access to the basics of successful partnerships.

"Because initial good intentions are necessary but usually not sufficient to be and remain successful after the initial handshakes."

A fresh perspective on two dynamic worlds

The book “Startup Success Beyond Handshakes” is about successfully investing in startups, and offers a unique approach because it is written for both entrepreneurs and investors. It offers a fresh perspective on the connection between these two dynamic worlds.

By building mutual trust and addressing potential conflicts of interest up front, you can avoid problems and lay the groundwork for a valuable, lasting partnership.

A distinct approach in two ways

It is impossible to use cases to give a clear illustration of the important concepts involved. Your next project will undoubtedly be fundamentally different from all the cases I could have presented. Therefore, I have chosen a unique universal approach that is simultaneously practical, concise and accurate. Quite a challenge actually.

In addition, the book is also distinctly inclusive, as it targets both entrepreneurs and investors. This allows both parties to have the same information.

A overview road map of two journeys

The overview is both simple and comprehensive at the same time. It describes the details of two different cycles. The Business Angel's cycle runs from left to right. That of the entrepreneurs runs from right to left. In the middle, the two cycles meet: the collaboration starts. At the bottom, after a successful investment phase and exit, the paths separate again.

I have a passion for entrepreneurship, investment opportunities,
but also for risk management.

Long ago, I began my career as an entrepreneur and consultant. This unique mix of experiences included a deep fascination with pushing the boundaries of creativity to seize new opportunities, alongside a pragmatic understanding of the need for risk management, structured processes, and organization.

Entrepreneurship inherently involves risk. Recognizing, respecting, addressing, contextualizing, and understanding these risks are all essential facets of entrepreneurial success. Investing in start-ups is very risky and can only be done successfully with some knowledge and understanding.

I genuinely want to make a meaningful contribution to this dynamic field. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to read my book or contact me for more specific questions.