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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . A major angel group uses Influitive , an advocate management tool, to track, activate and motivate their members. Deer Isle Group has built the D.I.G.

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Webinar Recap: 14 Tips on How to Pitch and Get Funded

Up and Running

Then you can go and join networking groups, depending on what town or city, or country you live in. Then referral rates and opt-out rates. There’s a lot of angel groups and venture groups all over the world who have funding. There’s a lot of chambers of commerce. This is what we track.