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  • Aug
    17
    2010
    Super-Angels - the latest trend in the entrepreneurial eco-system
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    Posted by Kevin Chu, 2 weeks ago.
    There is a lot of controversy in the entrepreneurial ecosystem these days.  Are VC funds too big?  Is the new VC trend of doing some really early deals a good idea?  Have angel groups created a bad cycle by preferring post-revenue companies?   The latest catalyst to the eco-system – the rise of the super-angels, a growing segment of start-up investors raising new smaller funds.  How will this new class of investors effect the eco-system? Click here to read the full...
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  • Aug
    02
    2010
    MoneyBall for Startups: Invest BEFORE Product/Market Fit, Double-Down AFTER
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    Posted by Kevin Chu, Aug 02, 2010.
    There has been a lot of recent discussion regarding the concept of VCs and angels investing earlier in consumer internet start-ups, as they become more and more capable of achieving significant milestones with less resources. The following article discusses this phenomenon, and also suggests an investment strategy that the author feels should be implemented to capitalize on this new trend. Note that this thesis really only applies to consumer internet start-ups, as sales to large companies still...
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  • Jul
    23
    2010
    Anatomy of the 10-Minute Pitch
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    Posted by Kevin Chu, Jul 23, 2010.
    The Anatomy of the 10-Minute Pitch is an excellent resource for entrepreneurs who are in the process of preparing for a pitch. It outlines and explains all of the important elements that need to be covered in a pitch to investors, and also breaks down the amount of time that should be allocated to each component. Direct and concise, this article put together by the Alliance of Angels (AoA) is a must-read for all up and coming entrepreneurs. 
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  • Jun
    23
    2010
    How To Communicate With Your Investors
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    Posted by Ellen Weber, Jun 23, 2010.
    I loved this blog post by an entrepreneur turned VC: How to Communicate With Your Investors.  Mark Suster suggests not only how often boards should meet, but also how to most effectively leverage investor board members, and how to keep them posted in between meetings. His idea of focusing investors on making useful introductions is great advice, and his suggestions on keeping a scheduled, regular stream of small information bytes is also very useful. 
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  • Apr
    27
    2010
    Angels Revising Proposed Bill on Early Stage Investing
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    Posted by Ellen Weber, Apr 27, 2010.
    There has been a great deal of press lately about the proposed "Dodd Bill" that was designed to protect investors from Madoff-type schemes.  In creating the bill, there were two key changes that had the potential to quash angel investing: raising the limits for accredited angels and requiring an entrepreneurial company raising funds to notify the SEC and get clearance, as well as all states in which the company is raising funds.  The good news is that thanks to an intense lobbying...
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