Frankly, all launches have yet to post heavy hitting revenues. Honestly, with limited funds available (assumed), it would be tough for you or I to get accomplished in the short time what he has accomplished. This business is all about networking and landing on the right investors and investments. I will agree that using what Ike had available may not have been the sales force needed to pull off a triumphant barrage of sales growth but keep in mind, your top salesmen have to feed their families too. A startup comapny would be very risky for them.
The connections to the previous PR team. I will give you that one for sure IMO
As far as raising money goes, Ill give him an B for effort, a C+ for follow-through. But again, its a start up company. What do you expect?
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ALL IMO