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Get Inside the Mind of an Angel Investor

Both Sides of the Table

In my ongoing quest to get you good transcripts of the wonderful interviews we’ve done in the past, I present you with one amazing interview here with Tom McInerney – a friend, co-investor, former entrepreneur turned angel investor and “wizard of Oz&# behind the scenes at the uber hot startup Klout.

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7 First Impression Negatives Every Founder Must Avoid

Startup Professionals Musings

Even more impressive are targeted questions that indicate you already have done your homework on their current role, expertise and company affiliations. If you are presenting to a group of angel investors, assume business attire or match the norm of members. Quick to name-drop common friends and business links.

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7 Ways To Jeopardize Key Startup People Relationships

Startup Professionals Musings

Even more impressive are targeted questions that indicate you already have done your homework on their current role, expertise and company affiliations. If you are presenting to a group of angel investors, assume business attire or match the norm of members. Quick to name-drop common friends and business links.

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8 Reasons Business Plans Fail That No One Wants to Talk About

Up and Running

The “numbers” are actually the most interesting part of the entire document for most investors. Although some people think hiring a professional editor is “over the top,” the reality is that the most competitive firms have a professional editor review all of their documents for accuracy. False assumptions.

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What are the most valuable recommendations in order to raise money from VCs connected via Gust?

Gust

There are 450+ back episodes online, and it’s safe to say that if you listen to it regularly, within a few months you will know more about what makes angel investors tick than do 98% of the rest of the world…including other angels! Create your Gust profile to show off your venture in the best possible light.

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7 Steps To Making A Great Entrepreneur Impression

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s polite to ask a professional you just met about their company affiliation, but it’s much smarter to ask them about a current issue, making it clear that you already know a good bit about their company, and their role in that company. Find a common business link or friend to warm up the connection. Use them wisely.

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Your First 7 Seconds Better Be Positively Memorable

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s polite to ask a professional you just met about their company affiliation, but it’s much smarter to ask them about a current issue, making it clear that you already know a good bit about their company, and their role in that company. Find a common business link or friend to warm up the connection. Use them wisely.