Talk to any successful private equity investor or venture capitalist and she will tell you that the first thing to look at while making an important investment is the idea behind a venture. Does the idea make business sense? Does it address a need gap in the market? Is it scalable? If the answer to these questions is positive, there is merit in the investment. The next big thing investors consider is the entrepreneur behind the idea and the team’s capability to reach the maximum possible level of success. Whether it is Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk, the power of the idea is at the core of these success stories.
(This story appears in the 26 May, 2017 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)