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Preparing to Start a Company

This is going to be BIG.

If you’re going that route—here are a couple of things I would suggest: Have at least six months of personal expenses in the bank —and that’s only if you know you can at least get some angel capital based around your connections to investors, friends, family, etc. Build a following around what you’re doing.

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The Silicon Valley Bank Crisis: Resources and Information

Angel Capital Association

The move should restore confidence and keep startups solvent and their employees employed, but there likely will be some longer-lasting psychological effects relating to capital risk that we should all be on the lookout for. ACA will continue to follow and support the angel community and communicate as appropriate as changes occur.

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ACA Chair Emeritus Christopher Mirabile Appointed to SEC?s Investor Advisory Committee

Angel Capital Association

I am very pleased to have the opportunity to represent the Angel Capital Association and the voice of all early stage investors as part of the vital work of the Investor Advisory Committee. Congratulations to Christopher on behalf of ACA, angel investors and the start-up ecosystem!

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Hambleton Lord and Christopher Mirabile Are Changing the Face of Angel Investing

Angel Capital Association

Keenly aware of the need to build, support and professionalize angel investing, they devoted their partnership energies over the last decade to writing books and articles about angel investing, as well as speaking, developing courses and teaching. Christopher serves on the U.S.

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Behind the Scenes: Building an Angel Experience You Will Never Forget

Angel Capital Association

Angela sits on the boards of the Angel Capital Association, Crowd Supply and TIE Oregon. Event Vice Chair Marcia Dawood, Mindshift Capital As a passionate board member of ACA and a venture partner within Mindshift Capital, Marcia evaluates and mentors startup companies with a clear emphasis on women-led businesses.

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Beware the Tax Consequences of the Convertible Note

Angel Capital Association

By: Kevin Learned, Partner of Loon Creek Capital The pros and cons of convertible notes have been thoroughly documented. Convertible notes are a popular instrument for raising early-stage capital. Convertible notes are a popular instrument for raising early-stage capital. Not all companies will issue a 1099 INT at conversion.

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IBTX Working to Reduce Risk for Angels and the Portfolio Companies They Support

Angel Capital Association

My practice is to consult groups and businesses on their exposures from a holistic risk management approach, and when doing so, paying special attention to policy terms and conditions. Q: Are there different risks for different models of angel groups? Q: Are there different risks for different models of angel groups?

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