JOURNAL ARTICLE
How to Get Celebrity Investors to Back Your Business.
Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2025. P. 1 1 of 3
Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: DesJardine, Mark; Connelly, Brian 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the strategic advantages of attracting celebrity shareholders to businesses. It highlights that celebrity investors, known for their business acumen, can enhance a company's credibility, sway other investors, and provide valuable guidance, thereby significantly impacting market perception and performance. The authors outline key benefits of having such investors, including increased media attention and potential for strategic partnerships, and propose a framework called the FAMOUS approach to help companies attract these influential figures. This approach emphasizes transparency, alignment with investor priorities, effective messaging, compelling narratives, and leveraging industry connections. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2025/05, p1
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Business and Management
- Publication Date:2025
- Accession Number:186266108
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