Angel Investing 101 With Maggie Sellers: How to Start, Find Deals & Build Wealth
Curious about angel investing but don’t know where to start? In this episode, Maggie Sellers breaks down how to invest in startups, even if it’s your first time and you don’t have a finance background. She covers the real risks and rewards, how to find great startups, and why owning equity is key to long-term wealth.
✔ What is angel investing & how does it work
✔ The biggest myths & mistakes first-time investors make
✔ Due diligence tips before investing your own money
✔ How to use personal funds wisely in early-stage investments
✔ Angel investing vs. venture capital: Key differences
✔ Why most startups fail – and how to pick the winners
✔ How to get started, even if you don’t have millions by using the HSR 50/20/20/10 framework
✔ Join a syndicate like HSR Ventures Investing in women-led startups & consumer brands
⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice of any kind. Investing in startups involves significant risk, and you may lose your entire investment.
If you’re in the United States, seek legal advice and determine whether you qualify as an accredited investor under SEC guidelines:🔗 SEC Accredited Investor Guidelines
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
✔ Angel investing isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy – Anyone with a smart strategy can get started.
✔ Due diligence is essential – Always research the founders, market, and risks.
✔ It’s not about quick returns – Angel investments take years to mature.
✔ Venture capital vs. angel investing – VCs invest others’ money, while angels invest their own money.
✔ Invest in people, not just ideas – A great idea means nothing without a strong team to execute it.
ABOUT MAGGIE SELLERS
Maggie Sellers is revolutionizing modern female empowerment, leading the charge as a Los Angeles-based multi-hyphenate content creator, media entrepreneur, and angel investor, unapologetically blazing new trails.As the founder of Hot Smart Rich, a digital media company and investment platform, Maggie is on a mission to help women embrace their hottest, smartest, richest selves and know and build their worth. She is reshaping how early-stage consumer startups scale and how modern power p...
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