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In the heart of the NC Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill), where ideas take flight, a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives.

Angel Capital Association

As such, Neil provides both guidance and counsel as well as direct support to startups and entrepreneurs, knowing this combination is a more natural and dynamic approach to empowering the entrepreneurial community. Entrepreneurs gain access to knowledge, mentorship, and contacts, significantly increasing their chances of success.

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Ann & Bill Payne Announce $300,000 Match to the Seed the Future Campaign

Angel Capital Association

Donations will further the Angel Investor Foundation’s mission and support for entrepreneurs who need access to education, funding and mentorship resources. By elevating the connection between angel investors and entrepreneurs, the foundation will grow and diversify the economic ecosystem. EIN 86-1212274.

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WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Information Regarding Angel Investing (Episode 284)

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On today’s Business Beat, Jeff speaks with Marsha Dawood, chair of the Angel Capital Association Board of Directors, regarding the advantages of angel funding to finance and launch a business. Are you an entrepreneur with a great story to share? Jeff Sloan: What advantages does angel funding provide, Marsha?

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Entrepreneurs: Define Your Mission and Vision for Success; a Mentor Can Help

Angel Capital Association

By: Bridget Weston, CEO of SCORE If you are an entrepreneur building a small business, you know that it takes more than spreadsheets, financial projections, and a big marketing push to reach business success; it also takes passion, dedication, and attention to detail.

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Should every startup get funded?

This is going to be BIG.

The other day, Ron Conway said at an event that “ he hopes that any entrepreneur that has “the guts” to start a company gets funded.” Too many entrepreneurs start out their business endeavors with an investment pitch. Step one: Ask for money. You’d also be incredibly shortsighted.

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At Last – An Asset Class Achieving High Ownership at Low Cost

Angel Capital Association

One example is through TI Platform Management, the leading anchor investor for over a dozen studios, who recognizes that by displacing traditional venture capital firms as intermediaries, studio models provide compounded advantages for LPs. The second key difference is the amount of equity.

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Investments of time and money are critical for startups’ success

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Mentoring is one of the most valuable venture services i2E provides to Oklahoma’s innovators and entrepreneurs. In no area is the “why” discussion more important than when we are advising entrepreneurs on raising capital. Angels invest their own money and are in the business of high risk/high return.