Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As an angel investor, I quickly learned that luck has very little to do with it, and I now look for some personal characteristics and leadership styles that separate the potential winners from the losers. These differences are the reason that investors say that they invest in people, rather than ideas.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 13, 2014

We at NextView Ventures invest exclusively in a startup’s seed-stage round , meaning that many if not most of our deals are made alongside individual angel investors. These angels, however, come in many different shapes and sizes. It can also help founders better approach angels in the first place. The Super Angel.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2020

As an angel investor, I quickly learned that luck has very little to do with it, and I now look for some personal characteristics and leadership styles that separate the potential winners from the losers. These differences are the reason that investors say that they invest in people, rather than ideas.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2023

Accelerators provide these teams with technical and business expertise and connect them to a network of other founders and advisors. The culmination of this bootcamp is a “demo day” where all startups in the cohort have a few minutes to pitch their companies to venture capitalists and angel investors. (In

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 9, 2021

Angel investors. An angel investor is an individual (and usually a wealthy one) who is willing to invest in small businesses. Angel investors aren’t as dedicated to the practice as VCs, so there’s often less competition for their attention. Finally, spend time professional networking. Crowdfunding.

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Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Just as often, however, we’re investing alongside individual angel investors who are participating in the round as well. Angel investors come in many shapes and sizes, however. The choir of angel investors out there is comprised of a number of players which sing different parts: The Super Angel.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 16, 2018

Microsoft General Manager Dave Mendlen is in Palo Alto today to participate in a rare fireside chat with the CEO of Lifograph, Dea Wilson. AGENDA: 5:45pm – 6:30pm – Networking reception. 7:45pm – 8:15pm – General networking. 6:30pm – 7:45pm – Speaker program. Dea Wilson, CEO at Lifograph. Dubbed “Ms.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 22, 2023

Watch the video interview now A network of more than 140 entrepreneurial businesses and organisations warns New Zealand is in danger of being left behind due to a lack of resources and insufficient policies to progress entrepreneurship. They collaborated to produce the manifesto, reflecting the views of network members.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

I’ll explain this more later, but assume that only a very few high-growth companies with high-power management teams are venture opportunities. Venture capital can’t afford to invest in startups unless there is a rare combination of product opportunity, market opportunity, and proven management. I’ll have more on that later, too.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2018

Even the homework is easier, with free and mobile access through the Internet to more business assistance sources, opportunity data, investors, and competitor details around the world. Yet, as an angel investor myself, I can attest that many potential entrepreneurs try to take shortcuts, or ignore the realities of business.

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Gust

JANUARY 15, 2014

Boy, do I wish there was a magical Gmail extension to let me manage my startup deals! Gust (the company I founded) is the online platform used by over 45,000 accredited angel investors and VCs, from over 1,000 angel groups and venture funds, in 74 countries, to manage their startup deals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

Based on my own experience as a mentor and angel investor, I find that as many as ninety percent of startups fail in the first five years, despite their best efforts. Network extensively for partners, investors, and suppliers. Use comparable metrics for managing team member results.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

As a result of the fact that the typical business being evaluated by seed-stage investors needs a substantial amount of sales data or experience to draw on, seed-stage investors will consider the expected growth trajectory and existing track record, management, market share, and dangers. What is the Evaluation of the Funding?

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Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2021

It’s difficult to be an entrepreneur — whether you’re a recent college graduate or have managed multiple companies. Angel investors, venture capital firms, accelerators, and (maybe) the newer equity crowdfunding will look to see if you have previous experience in startups. Don’t start a company right out of college.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

If your startup is looking for an angel investor, it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoop you up. One of the most common questions I get is “How do I find angel investors?” Here are three of the largest flocks: Angel Capital Association (ACA).

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Gust

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

The ideal angel investor would spend a great deal of his/her time working on behalf of the company in support of the CEO, in every way other than being a full-time employee. When it comes to Work for the company, angels can be most productive with the types of contributions that they are uniquely able to provide.

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Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Just as often, however, we’re investing alongside individual angel investors who are participating in the round as well. Angel investors come in many shapes and sizes, however. The choir of angel investors out there is comprised of a number of players which sing different parts: The Super Angel.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2016

Thus the top priority of every entrepreneur who wants funding should be to build and highlight their “dream team” of co-founders, executives and advisers, to attract the biggest and best investors. Solo entrepreneurs rarely find an investor. Investors talk to each other and they love warm introductions to up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Even if you have an angel investor or a venture capital (VC) firm backing you, you’ll have an abundance of expenses, limited income, and a finite amount of time before the money completely runs out. Team management, collaboration, and communication can be more challenging, but these are becoming easier as our work norms shift.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2012

As an Angel investor, I quickly learned that luck has very little to do with it, and I now look for some personal characteristics and leadership styles that separate the potential winners from the losers. These differences are the reason that investors say that they invest in people, rather than ideas.

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Austin Startup

MAY 7, 2017

Monday, May 8: Grimoire Con 2017 North America This conference shows GrimoireLab updates, use cases and practical workshop/s for developers, community managers, project managers, etc. Tuesday, May 9: Intro to Mentoring & Angel Investing (FREE) Are you interested in getting starting with Angel Investing? 79 entry fee.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2013

As an Angel investor, I quickly learned that luck has very little to do with it, and I now look for some personal characteristics and leadership styles that separate the potential winners from the losers. These differences are the reason that investors say that they invest in people, rather than ideas.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Unfortunately, in my experience as an angel investor, about ninety percent of new business efforts fall short , leading me to believe that many of you may be better off staying where you are. Be ready to network for investors and team members. These may evolve from an advisory arrangement to a board of directors.

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Gust

APRIL 27, 2014

Think about the implications of each to your own business, and the potential impact of getting them done incorrectly, or forgetting to do them entirely: Manage your financials and physical assets. Manage human resources. Here are eight key business tasks that relate to almost every startup, generally prioritized by criticality.

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Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2017

And the desire to raise capital (whether from an individual “angel” investor or a venture capital firm) is often the key motivator in the business planning process. But how exactly will your business plan persuade investors to sign a check? Investors do not invest in concepts; they invest in reality. Everyday processes.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 29, 2012

Over the course of the lifetime of a new angel investor, they'll do 70% of all of the angel investments they'll ever make in year one. 2) Network with as many other angel investors as possible. Investors with industry expertise are invaluable in helping disruptive startups cross the chasm.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As an angel investor, I’ve seen aspiring entrepreneurs who seem to be convinced that bravado and passion are a good substitute for real information and a plan. Strong leaders learn how to manage conflict to make it productive, bring out alternate views, and strengthen relationships. Some conflict is inevitable.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Accelerators and incubators support the startups with a small amount of funding, mentorship, networking opportunities, resources, and workspaces. ? Equity investors. The third source of funding is from equity investors. Debt investors. One of the things the investors hate to hear is the “market share syndrome.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2016

There is an old saying in the startup investor community, “Smart investors invest in the team, not the idea.” As an angel investor, I’ve learned to believe in this approach, since I have seen great ideas go astray, due to poor execution and I have seen apparently marginal ideas make millions, managed by a savvy entrepreneur.

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Gust

JANUARY 15, 2014

Boy, do I wish there was a magical Gmail extension to let me manage my startup deals! Gust (the company I founded) is the online platform used by over 45,000 accredited angel investors and VCs, from over 1,000 angel groups and venture funds, in 74 countries, to manage their startup deals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

Angel investors. If you are looking for $25,000 to $1 million, the next step is to tap into a local angel network. Networking is key here, and you need to find an angel who understands your industry and shares your passion. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them.

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David Teten

MAY 9, 2012

VCAP©, the first program of its kind, bridges the gap between venture capitalists and angel investor networks and women and diverse entrepreneurs, many of whom have not traditionally had access to these sources of capital. HBSAANY’s investment in VCAP© was inspired in part by the Harvard Business School U.S.

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Gust

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Hudson Valley Startup Fund brings together a network of the region’s successful business and community leaders to give back, supporting the launch of the next Hudson Valley visionaries. Read more >.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 12, 2014

In as much as a scheduled interview with an angel investor can be, talking with Boris about what it takes to spark the interest of a venture capital firm was a coincidence. ” At Version One Ventures, they understand that there is no such thing as a good management style. And, “passion knows no gender.”

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 3, 2015

Avoid investors who don’t really go into the details and only focus on tax breaks. The size of their networks. No, not their social network, their investment network and their network of business contacts. While you should never abuse the privilege, it’s in the angel’s interest to introduce you to all of the above.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

As an angel investor, I quickly learned that luck has very little to do with it, and I now look for some personal characteristics and leadership styles that separate the potential winners from the losers. These differences are the reason that investors say that they invest in people, rather than ideas.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2022

The right investors and right time dilemma. You don’t want to take money from friends and family, but it’s too early for angel investors and VCs. Bootstrap if you can, otherwise climb the pyramid of family, friends, angels, and VCs. Later you need specialists and managers. The founder succession dilemma.

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