TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2021

Jeff Bussgang of Flybridge Capital , a former entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, teaches entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School. Why is it that in recent years, wild-eyed optimistic VCs and entrepreneurs keep undershooting market size across the tech and innovation sector? Jeff Bussgang. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 7, 2021

We are grappling with healthcare challenges, irreversibly disrupted industries, millions of underemployed workers, and devastating racial and gender inequities. We need angels. Angels are nimble, identifying and supporting entrepreneurs with desperately needed new technologies and innovations. We need ingenuity.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

By: Nick Zasowski, Director at Global Startup Studio Network Startup studios are gaining steam across the angel investing landscape. With great innovation comes big change, or even better, disruption, to systems that have been in place for years. With numbers like they are reporting, it’s easy to understand why.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2021

And it’s one we should keep in mind as entrepreneurs and investors around the world forge the region’s future. This region has a global outlook, spectacular universities, a diverse population and an army of entrepreneurs. However, much of this investment comes from local and regional investors. Only disrupt when it adds value.

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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. You need to see more patterns of success and failure than just the ones you experienced yourself as an entrepreneur. 2) Network with as many other angel investors as possible.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

Marjorie Radlo-Zandi is an entrepreneur, board member, mentor to startups and angel investor who shows early-stage businesses how to build and successfully scale their businesses. 5 essential factors for attracting angel investment. Contributor. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 14, 2023

But if we become effective at commercializing innovative solutions of passionate entrepreneurs, we stand a chance. According to CB Insights , over 4,670 angel or seed deals, totaling $36.2B For investors themselves, angel investing is a mix of exhilaration and caution. were made in 2022.

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Gust

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Too many entrepreneurs develop a new product without regard for market demand , then build an entire strategy based on creating a need, rather than acting on an existing market need. The best entrepreneurs solve problems that they and their team have personally experienced. These are usually called ‘disruptive’ technologies.

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them & entrepreneurs that run them. Invested Interests. Investment and startups problem : we all want disruptive and game-changing businesses. And no life is more of a constant negotiation than that of an entrepreneur. Invested Interests. Subscribe by email.

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Gust

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Our product is truly disruptive technology.” Disruptive technologies typically take years to catch on, which is longer than they can afford to wait. Whether you are looking for an investor or not, every good entrepreneur better plan for this journey before he finds his backside exposed. This advantage is not sustainable.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Since this is my inaugural post here, I decided it would fit the occasion to list the five things I value most in an startup investment proposal. I don’t really care nearly as much about the detailed numbers as what market the deal disrupts and what it changes. What I say here is my opinion and mine alone. Startup experience.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Perhaps the most misunderstood topic in the world of startup investing is the question of who the competition is and isn’t. And angels get this wrong just as often as entrepreneurs do. Hilariously, the entrepreneur often then explains why, no, not really…it would take Google a very long time to replicate this technology.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

Disruption of Education. He talked about how for centuries education had “no technological core” (meaning it was bound by physical locations) and thus disruption was very difficult. We talked about how business school historically hasn’t positioned entrepreneurs well for success. So what did he actually say?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

Walter Thompson Editorial Manager, TechCrunch+ @yourprotagonist Just starting out angel investing? “There simply aren’t enough entrepreneurs providing adequately ESG-aligned investing opportunities,” according to T. ” Thanks for reading! Avoid these 7 mistakes. Investors want best-of-the-best ESG data.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 11, 2024

With war, inflation, supply chain disruption, epidemics and the end of nearly free capital, the twelve-year party ended in 2022. How did angel behavior change from 2021 to 2022? Did angels pull back from investing? Did we change our investing profile? Did we invest in less speculative vertical markets?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m an entrepreneur at heart so I’m always inspired when I hear stories about innovation. It’s why my investment philosophy is called, “ the entrepreneur thesis.&#. Passionate Entrepreneurs & Ambassadors. You need to have passionate tech entrepreneurs who want to build businesses locally.

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MAY 5, 2011

Businessguy Bob On the other hand, having a 35 year veteran of the management consultant consulting industry doesn't mean automatic business success when your industry is being highly disrupted by technology this person doesn't even use. Experience is good, but experience in this decade is even better. The Unicycle. Ashton Kutcher.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 9, 2024

Actually, I was trading emails with Aaron Ross this morning because I think in a lot of ways that when I was an up and coming entrepreneur 15 years ago, that book landed in my hands and it felt like someone had given me the keys to the kingdom. And it’s great that you bring up predictable revenue. Sarah Wang: Absolutely.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 3, 2012

B) That the people who are trying to profit off innovation--the entrepreneurs and VCs--for whom there is no criteria to try your hand at it, are generally sucking at it. million from venture investors to hire super smart engineers to create animated GIFs, is that a problem with investing in innovation? It's just as hard.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

The pitches range from building the Square for micro-merchants in Latin America to creating a way to angel invest in your favorite athlete.” In case you have been hiding under a rock and haven’t heard, TechCrunch Disrupt is coming to San Francisco October 18–20! You can read more on that here. Until then, take good care!!

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

And this key piece of the digital transformation puzzle is fully focused on entrepreneurs and investors. But the whole law becomes a revolution, actually, not only for Spain but for entrepreneurs across the world because we are creating a new international hub for startups. Others equal the countries that we have around us.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Major capital market disruptions often bring a “VC Reset,” as venture firms rethink fundamentals, often pressured to do so by limited partners. This transformation has already led to an increased number of startup failures, a growing venture capital reset2 and 210,000 tech sector layoffs since the start of 2022.

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Angel Capital Association

JULY 22, 2023

Angel investing has undergone significant changes in recent years. As an important source of financing for startups and small businesses, it's critical for current and emerging angel investors to understand the shifts occurring in the industry. Here are some of the most notable dynamics impacting angel capital today.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

Versatile VC runs a no-cost community for founders in transition, “ Founders Next Move “ We have collected a wide range of resources for founders who may be considering launching a new company ; angel investing/becoming a VC ; buying a company ; joining boards ; consulting ; serving as an interim executive , or just getting a job.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

Angel Investing, Venture Capital, and Mentoring. Antler and Entrepreneur First both pay people a small stipend (~$2K/month) to iterate on and develop a fundable startup idea, and invest in the most promising ones. At Versatile VC , we currently host one Entrepreneur in Residence and are glad to hear from others. .

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 2, 2021

Joe Reilly , CEO of Circulus Group and a longtime contributor to Family Wealth Report , interviewed me to share views on disruption in asset management, my research into the field, and where the industry needs to be headed. Reilly: What do you find is most disruptive in the industry right now? What prompted you to explore this space?

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

With less than two months remaining in 2021, Congress is again facing a number of deadlines that will impact the angel investing community. Changes to 1202 will make early-stage investing less attractive to investors, and will ultimately affect entrepreneurs and job creation.

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