What is something crucial in a business plan that you immediately look for when assessing new investment opportunities?

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The first thing I look at is product/market fit, but I look at the whole package.

The financials, team, competition, delivery, traction. All of these components come together to tell a story.

I also look for the gaps and sometimes the lies. Most business plans have them - the question is where and can they be overcome.

Bottlenecks and potential problems

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