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This chapter explores the reflections of an angel investor on their unique upbringing and experiences in the tech industry. It highlights how their diverse background influences their investment strategies and perspectives on community and societal norms.

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Trey Lockerbie chats with Angel Investing legend, Jason Calacanis. Jason is an entrepreneur who sold his second business Weblogs to AOL for $30MM in 2005. Jason then founded multiple other companies and along the way, became an angel investor in companies like Uber, Robinhood, Calm and 300 others give or take.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

01:38 - The advantages of being an outsider.
06:10 - The realities of running a startup.
09:28 -What makes up a star founder and the ingredients for success.
13:32 - Why so many startups fail and how to look for the signs.
37:56 - Startup deal terms and syndicates.
45:31 - Common traits of Jason's many billionaire friends and colleagues.
And a whole lot more!

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BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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Angel Book.
This Week In Startups Podcast.
All In Podcast.
The Syndicate Website.
Inside Newsletter Website.
Jason Calacanis Twitter.
Trey Lockerbie Twitter.

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