You may not like "Shark Tank" star and billionaire Kevin O'Leary, but you can't deny he knows a good investment when he sees one. O'Leary discussed the three traits he looks for in a founder before investing in their startup during a recent interview with Fortune.
He wants all his entrepreneurs to have what he calls a "founder's mindset." O'Leary said people with a founder's mindset can stay focused on the task at hand without getting distracted by outside "noise." That noise could be everything from personal problems to sharp criticism from the public. Regardless of the source, the best entrepreneurs can block out enough noise to stay on task and be effective.
