Not all angel investors are the same. In fact, there is an incredible amount of variety among angel investors. Some angel investors are one-off investors that invest based on how much they know and trust you. Other angel investors make dozens of investments per year and are very sophisticated. Still other angel investors write $1-10 … more
The biggest mistake that I see founders make is not giving themselves enough time to raise money from angel investors. Nine times out of ten founders with whom I have spoken severely underestimate how much time it will take them to identify and connect with angels, built rapport, and get them to invest. Countless founders … more
Finding angel investors for your startup can be maddeningly frustrating. I get it. That’s why I have created this epic guide to help any founder find angel investors for their startup, even if you don’t have a huge network or a diploma from a fancy university. This guide to finding angel investors is the culmination … more
As a venture capital investor, I have seen firsthand that the deck is stacked against founders that don’t fit the “Silicon Valley founder profile.” If you don’t have a diploma from an Ivy League college or a membership to an exclusive golf club, it can be difficult for founders to convince investors to take a … more
While more women and founders of color are starting startups, investment in startups led by women, Black and Latinx founders continues to stay persistently low. Startup accelerators are often the first step on a founder’s investment journey, so it’s critical to see which startup accelerators are most likely to invest in underrepresented founders. We rank … more
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