The whole partnership was lukewarm on the deal, but I had done the work and I believed in the founder, so I put my name on it. If it goes to zero, that is on me, and I made my peace with that before I signed. I do not hide behind the committee anymore, each bet is mine, made on my own conviction.
More people experience this than they realize.
You own each investment on your own conviction, ready to answer for it either way.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.