Janis Machala of Paladin Partners, a service provider to the startup industry in Seattle, gives us 10 things that will commonly scare off investors:

1. Saying the company has no competition.

2. Saying you will do an IPO or be bought in next year or two.

3. Saying the financial numbers are conservative………

Evan Bartlett :: Nov.03.2006 :: Angel Investor, Entrepreneur ::