What I Wish I Knew Before My First Deal
Hard-won lessons from a sponsor's debut.
Every experienced sponsor has a first deal they would underwrite very differently today. The lessons are remarkably consistent across people who have nothing else in common.
Reserves, Partners, Patience
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