Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups—Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000

Many would advise founders to take relationship-building meetings with investors regardless of whether you are actively fundraising or not. I disagree. VCs see every interaction as a pitch, and it only takes one less than impressive interaction to permanently create a negative impression. Don’t go to all VC events to build friendships with them. Be

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For founders who are looking to raise venture money, here’s my best advice: Start by raising a small round from a strategic group of angel investors. This is your opportunity to gain a great set of advisors who have skin in the game. Use that money to search for product-market fit, and pivot as much as needed until you see customers pulling the pro

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By contrast, professional angel investors, who follow the approach described in this book, invest calmly, steadily, relatively rationally, over a long period of time, with a strong knowledge of both investment math and early-stage realities. They tend not only to make money, but do quite well: in fact, the average return for a comprehensive, well-m

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