"Conviction"
"Conviction" in investing means a strong, well-founded belief that a particular deal or company will succeed, often used to justify a significant financial commitment.
Say this instead: strong belief in the deal
How "Conviction" shows up at work
Investors use it to distinguish their gut feeling from someone else's gut feeling. High conviction means they are very sure; low conviction means they want to see one more quarter before deciding.
Buzzword
We have high conviction in this team and want to lead the round.
Plain English
We have strong belief in the deal and want to lead the round.
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