ASME | Feb 22, 2018

By Ray Rothrock, Chief Executive Officer

Entrepreneurs are everywhere today—from Silicon Valley to incubators and tech hubs around the world. While many startups are in tech, others involve engineers who use digital tools and 3-D printing to invent new products or reinvent existing ones. So, what should potential entrepreneurs consider before leaping? I don’t have a definitive answer, but after 25 years of funding startups, more than 40 successful investments, and eight initial public offerings, I see some patterns that work.