OnStartups

MARCH 24, 2021

An Odd Start To My Angel Investing. Which, as it turns out is a highly underrated thing (more on that in another blog post). So I thought of an idea: Why not invest in startups? Angel investing is like having a niece or nephew. I started my first company at around the age of 24. Or in simpler terms -- money.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here are the top blog posts EO published on Inc.com in 2023: 1. My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. And don’t miss Eden’s follow-up post for EO Blog, How to Stay Ahead of Crisis PR with ChatGPT. Posts: A Lookback at 2023 first appeared on The EO Blog. Did you catch them all?

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series Pitching a VC. They have advice to share. They know that the money they invest may be lost. Make sure these people understand the nature of early-stage angel investing. I still prefer angel route 1 (above) but this is the next best option in my mind. Ask them for advice.

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

Invested Interests. For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping your growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. Power Pitches. If you’re doing investment pitches, you should read this book. It seems like good advice to me.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here are the top blog posts EO posted on Inc.com in 2023: 1. My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. And don’t miss Eden’s follow-up post for EO Blog, How to Stay Ahead of Crisis PR with ChatGPT. The post EO’s Top Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023 first appeared on The EO Blog.

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Angel Capital Association

JULY 23, 2020

Or, do you have additional advice for founders who pitch to your group? I answer more questions and provide more coaching about investor pitches than anything else. Once you decide that you need investment to grow your company, your task as a founder is to convince investors to give it to you. Valuation if set.

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propel(x)

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

The Angel Capital Association’s Knowledge Center : Packed with advice for angels just starting out, as well as for angel group leaders, the ACA has compiled a library of instructional videos and webinars to aide your investment journey. Be sure to check out their guide to different approaches to angel investing.

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