Why Your Pitch Won, But Your Background Check Failed

About this episode

Chelsea explains the corporate due diligence process and how studios can prepare to pass background checks.

Securing interest from a partner or investor is only the first step. Chelsea explains how corporate due diligence works in the U.S. and why some studios lose deals during the background review process. By walking through how investigators evaluate risk, this session reveals what reviewers look for in your company records, public presence, and business materials. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to prepare your studio to pass due diligence and protect opportunities you’ve worked hard to earn. #FYP #VirtualConference #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GamesIndustry #Publishing

People in this episode

Host: Jay Powell

Guest: Chelsea

Topics covered

• due diligence
• background check
• investor relations
• risk evaluation
• studio preparation

Keywords

• due diligence
• background check
• investor
• risk evaluation
• studio preparation
• corporate
• business materials

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IndieGameBusiness, U.S., IndieGameDev, GamesIndustry, Publishing

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