It has been said that the most remarkable quality of a leader is their ability to lift others as they rise. There could not be a more appropriate quote to describe the relationship between a mentor and mentee in the world of entrepreneurship. It may surprise some readers to know that it's both the mentor and mentee that get lifted. This blog explores the aspects of a healthy mentorship and how it can lead to angel investing. Mentorship is the dedicated guidance on decision making and support in building out the business that an experienced professional can provide to an entrepreneur. Often this guidance is offered to simply give back to society. Mentorship is usually a one-on-one relationshi
Whether you are new to the angel investor field or are an experienced investor, there are various considerations to take into account when looking to invest in a startup. In this blog we explore factors that most angels look for in a startup. Each angel will apply certain preferences and nuances which may fall outside of this list - its important to find these preferences over time as an investor. 1. Offering an innovative product or service Off the bat, the solution needs to stand out from the rest. A well-known analogy used within the investment industry is that investors prefer painkillers over vitamins. Vitamins look at an existing solution and find a way to do it better, while painkille
You walk into your first pitch night. The room is alive and buzzing with people anticipating seeing solutions that will shape the future. After chatting with a few participants, you sit down with a cup of coffee to hear the first pitch. The energetic founders start engaging your interest and it’s hard to resist the sparkle in their eyes as they share their vision. Cue the magical music because their ideas have captured you and you’re swimming in their passion. It feels like it's meant to be! You want to fund their venture and join the journey. Look around, who else is hearing the music? Tapping their feet to the beat, nodding their heads as if they’ve made a connection. You may have just app
