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Author Profile
Richard Harroch
Biography
Richard D. Harroch is a Senior Advisor to CEOs, management teams, and Boards of Directors. He is an expert on M&A, venture capital, startups, and business contracts. He was the Managing Director and Global Head of M&A at VantagePoint Capital Partners, a venture capital fund in the San Francisco area. His focus is on internet, digital media, AI and technology companies. He was the founder of several Internet companies. His articles have appeared online in Forbes, Fortune, MSN, Yahoo, Fox Business and AllBusiness.com. Richard is the author of several books on startups and entrepreneurship as well as the co-author of Poker for Dummies and a Wall Street Journal-bestselling book on small business. He is the co-author of a 1,500-page book published by Bloomberg on mergers and acquisitions of privately held companies. He was also a corporate and M&A partner at the international law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. He has been involved in over 200 M&A transactions and 250 startup financings. He can be reached through LinkedIn.
ARTICLES BY Richard Harroch
Letters of Intent in Mergers and Acquisitions
A well-drafted letter of intent can increase the likelihood of an acquisition successfully closing, on optimal terms.
The Top 10 Unhealthiest Foods According to AI
With the help of AI, we curated a list of the top 10 unhealthiest foods. We explain their nutritional makeup and why they’re flagged as poor dietary options.
Mergers & Acquisitions: 32 Vital Issues for M&A Sellers
Successfully navigating an M&A deal requires understanding business and legal dimensions in order to engage the right advisors, set the right timetable, and anticipate pitfalls.
Inside the Company Reimagining Cocktail Experiences
We talked to Rob Floyd, the premier mixologist in the world, to find out how his entrepreneurial journey started and how his company has grown.
The M&A LegalTech Boom
We spoke with an expert on what’s driving the LegalTech surge, how it's reshaping M&A, and how founders can position themselves for standout outcomes.
The 15 Best Websites You Should Read to Learn About Developments in AI
We’ve curated a list of 15 websites that will give you a 360-degree view on AI, from AI technology, business strategy, and ethics to practical applications of AI.
How to Talk to Potential Investors: 10 Things You Shouldn't Say
Many startup entrepreneurs seeking investment capital make these mistakes when pitching their business to potential investors.
How Can I Prepare for a Job Interview? 10 Essential Steps
Your resume got noticed and you’ve landed a job interview—congratulations! But in order to shine, careful preparation beforehand is essential.
