Startup Professionals Musings

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Find an Angel Investor, Without Going Through Hell

Startup Professionals Musings

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. These groups represent more than 6,500 angels and are funding approximately 800 new companies each year and managing an ongoing portfolio of more than 5,000 companies throughout North America. Here are the largest flocks: Angelsoft.

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5 Reasons Business Leaders Are Short On Relationships

Startup Professionals Musings

First of all, the age of the Internet makes every relationship search a global affair, with thousands of candidates. My advice in business is to adopt a portfolio strategy for relationships, as you would as an investor in stocks or startups, with the understanding that there will be winners and losers over time, as the world changes.

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How Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize On Their Alma Mater

Startup Professionals Musings

Every startup needs to start their funding search looking for grants, with no equity dilution, as well as contests and foundations. Both provide incubator services and space for early startups, have patent portfolios for licensing, and many other resources. Get help with grant funding and incubator resources.

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10 Tips On Finding The Best Career Fit In A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Startups generally don’t have the money or time for executive searches or large job boards, and many don’t even know what to look for. In addition, working with people already in the business gives you connections to others and insight into areas where you may need to update your portfolio. It also prevents a gap in your resume.

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5 Flocks Of Investors Looking For An Enticing Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. As an entrepreneur, you simply use their investor search engine to find appropriate investors for your business according to location, industry interest, and other relevant criteria. Here are the largest flocks: Gust (formerly AngelSoft).

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Finding The Right Angel Investor For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. As an entrepreneur, you simply use their investor search engine to find appropriate investors for your business according to location, industry interest, and other relevant criteria. Here are the largest flocks: Gust (formerly AngelSoft).

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Where To Find The Most Angels To Fund Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. As an entrepreneur, you simply use their investor search engine to find appropriate investors for your business according to location, industry interest and other relevant criteria. Here are the largest flocks: Gust (formerly AngelSoft).