Finding the Exit
2 min read After investing in startups for twenty years and talking with thousands of angel, venture capital, and other startup investors, I’ve seen the biggest challenge is finding the…
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The Due Diligence Process
2 min read When embarking on a new investment, it’s essential to have a Due Diligence process in place to check the basics. This process will vary from deal to…
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Tissue Culture and Cannabis
2 min read Of the many emerging technologies in the cannabis market currently gaining steam in the North American market is called tissue culture. Tissue culture itself is not a…
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Building Investor Engagement
2 min read How to Raise Funding Step 2: Building Investor Engagement You have a good list of investors that are interested in your deal, but how do you get…
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The Various Types of Fundraises
1 min read A common misconception among startups is that when they are looking to raise for investment, they have the total raise for the life of the startup in…
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Deal-Flow is Crucial, but Where to Get it?
1 min read When starting as an Angel investor, it’s essential to set up several sources to consistently find deals that fit your thesis and track those that meet your…
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Building a List of Investor Prospects
1 min read How to Raise Funding Part 1: Building a List of Investor Prospects (You Need Several Hundred, Not Just a Dozen or So) By now, you probably have…
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Pivoting is Okay
1 min read Be prepared to pivot. The idea and the business you started with will almost never be the idea and business you end with. At some point, during…
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Building Your Investment Thesis
2 min read For investing in a startup, consider the future and what will be needed then; don’t just look at the world as it is today. Map the trends…
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Have a Little Fun, Make a Little Money, Do a Little Good
1 min read There’s an old saying about angel investing: “Angels like to have a little fun, do a little good, and make a little money.” Angel investing is more…
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The Importance of Diversity in Your Portfolio
1 min read According to a Harvard Business Review study on increasing diversity in venture capital partnerships, the more similar the backgrounds shared by the investment partners, the lower the…
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Building your Entrepreneur Ecosystem
2 min read Building your Entrepreneur Ecosystem Your Checklist on how to build an Entrepreneur Ecosystem in your Area Startups need networking, mentoring, and funding. A robust entrepreneur ecosystem…
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The Challenges of Investing in the Impact Space
1min read When it comes to impact investing, the truth is this: It’s harder to invest in the impact space than in the traditional venture space. That is not to…
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New Investor Risks
1 min read As a new investor, entering into the world of investing can be an exciting time. Opportunities can seem limitless, and they are, especially as the world’s talent…
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Your Pitch Deck Slides
2 min read Every startup is going to need a pitch deck if they intend to raise funding. So, if you’re new to the startup world, here’s a brief overview…
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