Posts tagged “The Angel Connection”
Angel investors are narrowing their focus in search for deals
The Angel Connection: The reemergence of the seed fund may be coming to the rescue of entrepreneurs seeking to avoid the “Valley of Death” as venture firms and angel groups turn funding attention to mature firms.
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For real economic recovery, we need more companies
The Angel Connection: We need to foster new business growth by taking the actions necessary to create new businesses through a revitalization of entrepreneurship in America. At the heart of American jobs and economic success is the small business. We need to be doing the things that create lasting viability of small businesses and enable them to prosper.
John Draper – Champion of the entrepreneur
The Angel Connection: Every day of his life, the director of the First Flight Venture Center had time for an entrepreneur who needed help. Now we have lost him to an untimely death, but his influence on the world of entrepreneurs will long be felt.
Survive to thrive: The art of managing in an uncertain economy
The Angel Connection: There is no one single thing that will protect your business in this economy. You need an array of actions to maximize your chances of getting through this downturn and pull you through what might be in store for us, whether it’s further depression or looming inflation. Here’s some advice on how to stay alive.
Connecting the dots for entrepreneurs – EntreDot business mentoring
The Angel Connection: Backed by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, EntreDot is a new business mentoring organization that is committed to ensuring entrepreneurial success. It is made up of seasoned business executives who volunteer their time to assist entrepreneurs by mentoring them through the early stages of market entry and by advising existing businesses on strategies for long-term sustainability, all at no cost to the entrepreneur.
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Successful venture capitalists stay hungry
The Angel Connection: One of the top VCs tells his colleagues to “remain humble, keep your attitude in check, and stay hungry.” That’s good advice.
Bad news for startups in 2010 - VC investment outstrips fund raising
The Angel Connection: Due diligence for companies seeking funding will be treacherous, filled with disappointment for many, but there is still gold in "them there hills." You will have to mine it with a focused laser.
The ‘seven Ps’ - Great advice for investor presentations
The Angel Connection: Pitch, people, pain, product, players, projections, proposition are the crucial points for entrepreneurs to address in making a money pitch.
The need for seasoned executives
The Angel Connection: If there is one issue that companies deal with frequently it is poorly constituted executive teams. As a result they are suffering from the lack of business and operational know-how.
Good managers are those who make good choices
The Angel Connection: There isn’t a day that goes by that you aren’t asked to do something that was not in your plan for the day. Most are trivial and you can fit them into your daily schedule. Some represent a major commitment of time and resources and will impact other activities if you try to fit them in. The wisdom that is needed is to know the difference between requests that are trivial and those that are not.
Guest columnist: Looking for more than dollar$ - Find the right investor
Guest columnist: 'The need for seasoned executives'
If there is one issue that companies deal with frequently it is poorly constituted executive teams. As a result they are suffering from the lack of business and operational know-how.
Cary entrepreneur receives overwhelming support after VC ‘shark’ attack
Unlike the Shark VC's, many people saw the value proposition of Kevin Flannery’s WiSpots product line. Several respondents were sales and distribution companies who showed interest in marketing and selling the product. Lots of people had further product suggestions. They even were contacted by potential investors, even ones that had previously passed on the business.
Bloody waters – Lessons learned from swimming in the 'Shark Tank'
The Angel Connection: Cary's Kevin Flannery doesn't get an offer in premier of investor vs. entrepreneur reality show. The very hyped first episode demonstrates many rights and wrongs in fundraising and starting a new business.
Investors can be sharks
