Raising Entrepreneurial Capital TextBook Vinturella, John B. & Erickson, Suzanne M. (2004)

Case Study 4.1 NEW TECH (H): IS MANAGEMENT READY? The Challenge- Is Management Ready?

1. How good is the current management team at the key functions of marketing, sales, finance, and operations?

2. What are the team members specific skills and experience in product knowledge, financial management, human resources, production, and research and development?

3. What aspects of the current teams skills and composition are weakest or least prepared to embark on the new growth plans?

4. What can New Tech do to improve its management capabilities? 5. How can New Tech demonstrate to investors that it is building a management team for the future