Idea Generation We prize independent thinking and independent idea generation outside the noise of the Wall Street complex. As such, we utilize our “Main Street” contacts, a network of highly accomplished CEO’s, venture capitalists, industry contacts as well as our money management peers in our discovery process. This network of experienced professionals, which we call The Stafford Network, gives us a distinct advantage in uncovering investment opportunities. The vast majority of our investment ideas have their origin from this group’s insights that are subsequently confirmed by our own due diligence process.