Includes index.

Preface --
Introduction --
Understanding the major players --
The venture capitalist : funder of dreams --
The entrepreneur : his mind and his "cultivation" --
For the investor : a guide to realizing big returns --
Why should you invest in venture capital? --
How to find the right venture capital firm --
Venture capital investment vs. "Buffet's real rules" of investment --
Avoid the seduction of unicorns : get in early --
Finding the highest quality investments at the right price --
For the entrepreneur: a guide to the money search and all that follows --
The mating dance : prospecting for a venture capital investor --
The final exam : due diligence --
Finding your deal-doing lawyer --
Financing has arrived and "you're married" ... now what? --
The last dance : a successful exit --
Interview with a successful entrepreneur --
Looking ahead : what's to come --
The foreseeable future --
Acknowledgments --
About the authors.

Venture capital demystified, for both investors and entrepreneurs Building Wealth Through Venture Capital is a practical how-to guide for both sides of the table-investors and the entrepreneurs they fund. This expert author duo combines renowned venture capital experience along with the perspective of a traditional corporate executive and investor sold on this asset class more recently to flesh out wealth-building opportunities for both investors and entrepreneurs.