Week 8 Reading Reflection

1) What was the biggest surprise for you in the reading? In other words, what did you read that stood out the most as different from your expectations?

I found the amount money that Venture Capitalists invest on an annual basis to be quite surprising.  I had assumed for many years that this source of funds was much smaller and more difficult to come by.  $28.5 billion in 3,673 deals in 2011 is pretty substantial.

2) Identify at least one part of the reading that was confusing to you.

I found the sections regarding debt versus equity financing to be a little confusing.  I would have liked to see more information regarding the pros and cons of each.

3) If you were able to ask two questions to the author, what would you ask? Why?

Question #1- I found the section on debt verses equity financing to be a little confusing  Could you please give the pros and cons of debt versus equity financing?
Question #2- Is there a method to determine what would be the best source of financing for an Entrepreneur or will it vary depending upon the type venture?

4) Was there anything you think the author was wrong about? Where do you disagree with what she or he said? How?

I did not see anything that I felt the author was wrong about.  I felt that for the most part all the information presented was very helpful.  The information gave the Entrepreneur a good beginning basis to understand different types of financing available.