How to validate early stage startups
The Art of Due Diligence: How to Validate Early-Stage Startups A founder asked me the other day what “conducting due diligence on them” actually meant. This was the answer I gave. It involves a comprehensive assessment of a startup before making an...
Assessing Founders: qualities to look for in startup teams
Angel investing can be a thrilling yet challenging endeavour. One of the most critical decisions an investor must make is assessing the founding team of a startup. It’s often said that investors invest in people, not just ideas, and there’s a good reason...
Angels have more to offer
I have been surprised by some of the comments founders have made to me about the lack of additional value some angel investors bring to their startups. I’m not saying that simply providing capital is a bad thing. BUT I suspect that as an angel that has invested in a...