Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

It boasts 448 member-managed groups and VCs, 15,414 investors, and 2,400 new company applications a month. As an entrepreneur, simply enter your location online, and it will list the angel and VC organizations near you. New England Investment Network. Tags: entrepreneur startup angel investors flock of angels.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2013

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Join a local investment group.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Join and actively participate in local business organizations.

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Gust

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

A quick look at the really nice sites developed in just a few months by companies like CircleUp, FundersClub, Bolstr, Seedrs, et al will show you that the base technical challenge of creating a marketplace/social network is not particularly difficult.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Join a local investment group.

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Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Individual accredited investors in typical angel deals put personal capital at risk for an equity share of growth-oriented, start-up companies. These angel investors generally invest $25,000 to $100,000 in a round totaling $250,000 to $1,000,000. A local network of angels is critical to achieving a diversified portfolio.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Join a local investment group.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Join and actively participate in local business organizations.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

To begin with, it is important to understand some basic facts about the world of entrepreneurial finance: There are many more entrepreneurs than there are investors, with the result that only one company out of every 400 that seeks venture funding actually receives it. Gust takes advantage of the cloud, and you should, too.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2022

Gust claims to have facilitated over $1 billion of investments in 650,000 startups to date, via connection through their platform to over 85,000 angel investors in 190 countries. AngelList has featured over 3 million businesses for potential investors in a format that is, effectively, a social network for entrepreneurs and angels.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Access to entrepreneurs-in-residence, business mentors. Access to intellectual property and current research.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

More than 200,000 startups have already used the platform to connect with 45,000 investors. As an entrepreneur, you simply use their investor search engine to find appropriate investors for your business according to location, industry interest and other relevant criteria. New England Investment Network.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2013

It boasts more than 1,000 member-managed groups and VCs, with 40,000 investors, and over 1,800 startups funded in the last 12 months. As an entrepreneur, you simply use their investor search engine to find appropriate investors for your business according to location, industry interest and other relevant criteria.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

So you do a lot of work before you get investors. The rare exception is a special case, in which investors know an entrepreneur well and are ready to invest in them at an early stage. In that case, they are investing in the entrepreneur, not the plan. . The two most reputable sites in this area are: Gust Angel Network.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2011

Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding. The best advice is to only take investment funds from people who can financially afford to lose, and who qualify as accredited investors. Then you will only have pay tax on the increasing value of your shares when they are sold.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2021

Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding. The best advice is to only take investment funds from people who can financially afford to lose, and who qualify as accredited investors. Then you will only have pay tax on the increasing value of your shares when they are sold.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2020

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Access to entrepreneurs-in-residence, business mentors. Access to intellectual property and current research.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2019

Gust claims to have facilitated over $1 billion of investments in 650,000 startups to date, via connection through their platform to over 80,000 angel investors in 190 countries. AngelList has featured over 3 million businesses for potential investors in a format that is, effectively, a social network for entrepreneurs and angels.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2021

Most entrepreneurs have found by now one or more of the many popular crowdfunding sites , and have the name and contact information for at least one of the big venture capital firms. By definition, angels are accredited investors, who invest their own money for a percentage of the business. Most share expertise as well as money.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 15, 2021

While the Texas weather is preferable to New York City and the cost of living preferable to San Francisco, there are many more reasons that entrepreneurs are flocking to Texas. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes and coworking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. Today most startup investors still register with the SEC as “ accredited ” investors before they buy any startup equity in the U.S. Fund an entrepreneur you know and trust.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Reuters TV Interview by Rhonda Schaffler Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. Today you still need to be registered with the SEC as an “ accredited ” investor to legally buy any startup equity. Fund an entrepreneur you know and trust.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. Today you still need to be registered with the SEC as an “ accredited ” investor to legally buy any startup equity. Fund an entrepreneur you know and trust. Do your homework before investing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Most entrepreneurs have found by now one or more of the many popular crowdfunding sites , and have the name and contact information for at least one of the big venture capital firms. By definition, angels are accredited investors, who invest their own money for a percentage of the business. Most share expertise as well as money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2022

Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. Today most startup investors still register with the SEC as “ accredited ” investors before they buy any startup equity in the U.S. Fund an entrepreneur you know and trust.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2016

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Join a local investment group.

Networking 120

Networking Accredited Investor Elevator Pitch SEC 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2012

Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding. The best advice is to only take investment funds from people who can financially afford to lose, and who qualify as accredited investors. Then you will only have pay tax on the increasing value of your shares when they are sold.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2013

Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding. The best advice is to only take investment funds from people who can financially afford to lose, and who qualify as accredited investors. entrepreneur startup legal shortcuts investor founder business' Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2017

Gust claims to have facilitated over $1 billion of investments in 500,000 startups to date, via connection through their platform to over 70,000 angel investors in 190 countries. AngelList has featured over 3 million businesses for potential investors in a format that is, effectively, a social network for entrepreneurs and angels.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2011

Rose, who has been described as "the Father of Angel Investing in New York" by Crain's New York Business, and a "world conquering entrepreneur" by BusinessWeek. It sounds like you could be a full-time Angel investor, but I know you have other activities as well. David: Being an entrepreneur is tough.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. Today you still need to be registered with the SEC as an “ accredited ” investor to legally buy any startup equity in the U.S. Fund an entrepreneur you know and trust. Marty Zwilling.

Accredited Investor 120

Accredited Investor Liquidity Event SEC Entrepreneur 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2016

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Access to entrepreneurs-in-residence, business mentors. Access to intellectual property and current research.

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Professor VC

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act (H.R. Since small businesses are responsible for the vast majority of new jobs, legislators believe that these new rules will make it easier for entrepreneurs to raise capital and ramp up hiring. Crowdfunding - Good Idea or Really, Really Stupid Idea?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. Today most startup investors still register with the SEC as “ accredited ” investors before they buy any startup equity in the U.S. Fund an entrepreneur you know and trust.

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Scott Edward Walker

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

House of Representatives passed a crowdfunding bill that will allow startups to offer and sell securities via crowdfunding sites and social networking sites. Last week, the U.S. What is Crowdfunding? May Startups Raise Funds via Crowdfunding?

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Our mission is to create connections between entrepreneurs that move their ventures forward, and one of the key pillars they need is DIVERSE TALENT. Capital Factory is so excited to welcome the OHUB community to Austin during SXSW,” said Joshua Baer, founder & CEO. Sampson states, “We’ve done good work, but we can do more.

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Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

At the moment, Gust for individual angels is only available to Accredited Investors who either (a) belong to an official angel group, venture fund or other organization that provides verification of their investor status, or (b) have already invested in (or been invited by) a startup using Gust for its investor relations communications.

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