In this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila welcomes Daniel Nikic, founder of Cohres and an investment research professional with over two decades of experience. Daniel discusses the crucial differences between investment research and investment firms, shares insights into risk for startups and VCs, and reveals how private equity can both help and harm companies. In this thought-provoking conversation, Daniel also tackles the challenges and opportunities brought by AI, emphasizing the human element required for high-quality decisions in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- What makes an investment research firm different: Separating research from action
- Rethinking risk: How founders and VCs see risk differently
- The real impact of private equity on modern businesses
- The evolving role of AI in investment research
- How Daniel’s “unusual” client-focused approach drives success
- Advice for entrepreneurs navigating investment and growth
Daniel Nikic’s website: www.danielnikic.com
Find Daniel on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-nikic/
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