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Board meetings are the most "expensive" meetings you have - from the hourly rate of the people sitting around the table, to the hours or even days your leadership team spends on putting together the materials. Some really good insights from Charles Hudson. Stop updating on the past, that’s not where your board members add the most value. Start focusing on the future. And revisit your agenda - are you just following the same template every time, or are you factoring in the issues your board wants to discuss?

Founders, what’s the importance of a “lead” investor? Last week at the Venture Cooperative, Geri Kirilova, David Arcara, Jeffrey Silverman, and Mirit Lugassi hosted a public AMA on Leading Deals. Check out this snippet from our discussion, on why founders need a lead:

Have you registered for ACA Angel University at the Big Launch Challenge next week? Today we’re highlighting Exit Strategies, co-taught by two seasoned experts, Parker MacDonell from Rev1 Ventures and Rick Timmins from Central Texas Angel Network. This course covers the various kinds of exits that might occur as a result of investing in a start-up company and how to prepare for each.  Additional course topics include gaining a greater understanding of what the drivers are for high exit multiples and how companies can build in value from the very early stage. The course also presents details of the “Exit Strategy Canvas” that walks participants through the six key elements of exit strategy.  The exit strategy canvas is designed to clarify the variety of exit scenarios and how angels and founders can work towards mutual optimal outcomes. Register now—space is limited! https://lnkd.in/dTh-rNjM #thelaunchplace #thebiglaunchchallenge #pitchcompetition

Ever since i started learning about angel investment through the Katapult Business Angels training program,i have discovered much about Investors,from Angels to VC's and PE's. Investors and Founders think different and many founders will never raise for their failure to understand investors. An interesting factor for example is the fact that many founders will attend events with a hope to find Investors. Investors on the other hand will never go for events to scout for deals.Why? while events provides a good opportunity to meet many interesting founders,they dont provide a good platform to get QUALITY deals. Investors prefer getting deals mainly through their network for derisking purposes. Founders should therefore go for events to mainly improve their network ,get new markets and meet other important stakeholders in the ecosystem This may not always be the case,but this is usually the case. Investors know this,many founders dont! #startupinvestment #VCs #Angelinvestment

Ryan Floyd shares some great insights on finding the right investor for your company. Don't miss this valuable discussion on the ClueCon Weekly web show! #askaVC #investor #advice

Building trust with founders is the cornerstone of successful angel investing! As angel investors, we not only provide capital but also become partners in the journey of turning dreams into reality. The foundation of a strong investor-founder relationship lies in open communication, mutual respect, and shared goals. Trust enables founders to be transparent about challenges, seek guidance, and make informed decisions. It's a two-way street where both parties align their visions and work collaboratively towards success. As an angel investor, take the time to understand the founder's vision, their values, and the potential impact of their venture. Engage in open conversations, offer constructive feedback, and be patient as they navigate the entrepreneurial journey. The trust you build today can lead to remarkable outcomes tomorrow. Share your experiences as an angel investor in building trust with founders! #buildingtrust #leadangels #wealthcreation #valuecreation #beyondangelinvesting #investorfounderrelationship

Are you a founder working towards your Series A? Crafting the perfect pitch is an essential building block in the run-up to your raise. But what exactly should a Series A pitch look like, and how does it differ from the one you used for your Seed round? In their Seed to Series A Playbook, Next47’s Global Managing Partner Lak Ananth, and Venture Partner William Smith, share the tips they’ve learned as investors and founders that will help you raise your Series A. Find the full breakdown here: https://bit.ly/418SDuh

From a business builder to founder, advisor, and angel investor. Here is Edwina's journey into angel investing. Into a wonderful conversation with Tom Wilson from Seedcamp and Anthony Danon from Cocoa 🍫. #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #europe

Our team just convened a group of 70+ full time #venturecapital investors + a panel of long time VCs and LPs. 3 Takeaways: 🤗 If you're a junior investor looking to change firms in this market ... you're not alone. A lot of folks are loose in the saddle. Be proactive, including in how you represent your brand to the market. 🔁 We've seen this story before during the 08/09 VC dip... fortunately, this time it's not nearly as bad. 3️⃣ kinds of VCs ... which one do you want to be? 1) Spend most of their time with VCs 2) Spend most of their time with LPs 3) Spend most of their time with founders. (Guess which ones perform the best?) Thanks to our amazing panelists 👇🏻 Philip Kim (Capital One Ventures) Danielle Lay (NEA) Nihal Mehta (Eniac Ventures) Charlie O'Donnell (Brooklyn Bridge Ventures) To our incredible host (Cooley LLP) and sponsors (Fidelity Shoobx and Intercom) ... and to Conner Roach of Clik for the snaps that you see below! 📆 Want to learn about our multi-day VC event that's right around the corner? There's a pointer to it in the comments!

Do what you say. Show up. Put founders first. Great article on how to become an expert angel investor. #angelinvesting