Dave Kerpen – Doing Thorough Research Will Save You From Losing Money

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekerpen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Dave Kerpen</strong></a> is a serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and global keynote speaker. Dave is the co-founder and co-CEO of<a href="https://www.chooseapprentice.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Apprentice</a>, a platform that connects entrepreneurs with the brightest college students, as well as the co-founder and CEO of<a href="https://www.remembering.live/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Remembering Live</a>, a virtual memorial service company. Dave is also the founder and Chairman of<a href="https://www.likeablelocal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Likeable Local</a>, a social media software company serving thousands of small businesses, and the co-founder and Chairman of<a href="https://www.likeable.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Likeable Media</a>, an award-winning social media and content marketing agency for big brands. Dave’s newest book is “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-People-Simple-Skills-Everything/dp/0553419404" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Art of People: 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You Want</a>.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong>“The greater the risk, the greater the reward.”</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center">Dave Kerpen</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Worst investment ever</strong></h2><p>Dave was a young entrepreneur when he got caught up in an opportunity to invest with a venture capital firm. He was drawn in by the allure of feeling like a venture capitalist, and it seemed exciting to be investing in fantastic deals and alongside terrific people.</p><p>This excitement blinded Dave from vetting the opportunity nor understanding it first before putting $30,000 into it. This was quite a substantial amount for him at the time.</p><h3><strong>Lack of communication</strong></h3><p>What took Dave aback concerning this investment was a real communi