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10 Action Items to Keep Angel Investors Hovering

Startup Professionals Musings

Most of these investors are members of Angel groups that have a rigorous filtering and screening process, to select the top 3% and most fundable proposals. That’s why this item is so important, and is probably the biggest stumbling block I see in getting through the initial Angel screening. Build an investor presentation and summary.

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10 Preparation Steps to Win an Angel Investment

Startup Professionals Musings

The Gust Deal Funnel from the last 12 months indicates is that 70% of the interested companies never make it past the initial screening process. That’s why this item is so important, and is probably the biggest stumbling block I see in getting through the initial angel screening. Build an investor presentation and summary.

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Top Ten Action Items For Angel Funding Success

Startup Professionals Musings

The AngelSoft Deal Funnel from the last 12 months indicates is that 70% of the interested companies never make it past the initial screening process. That’s why this item is so important, and is probably the biggest stumbling block I see in getting through the initial angel screening. Build an investor presentation and summary.

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10 Funding Quotes Every Entrepreneur Should Skip

Startup Professionals Musings

At any rate, here is my summary of the top ten from my experience with hundreds of elevator pitches, business plans, and executive presentations: “Our product is truly disruptive technology.” It always amazes me how an entrepreneur can define his market opportunity so broadly, then assess his competition so narrowly in the next breath.

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Top Ten Red Flags To Avoid With Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

At any rate, here is my summary of the top ten from my experience with hundreds of elevator pitches, business plans, and executive presentations: “ Our product is truly disruptive technology. ” It always amazes me how an entrepreneur can define his market opportunity so broadly, then assess his competition so narrowly in the next breath.

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