How to Find an Angel Investor

[00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Find an Angel Investor

[00:34] Go to AngelList.

[00:45] This is the easiest way to get started.

[00:52] Eric just raised his original money through friends and family.

[01:10] Eric only asked other entrepreneurs, so it wasn’t as awkward.

[01:17] Y Combinator Safe Note is a simple agreement for future equity.

[01:34] It took him 2 weeks to raise $100,000.

[01:51] Find relevant investors (those who understand your field).

[02:18] You have to be ok with getting a “no”.

[02:40] Look up how other major businesses raised money.

[03:30] When raising money through Angel Investors, make sure your pitch is solid and contains all pertinent information investors would want to know.

[04:20] Don’t just go through the motions.

[04:49] If you don’t have a solid business network, go to conferences to build one.

[05:27] You can also put your product up on Product Hunt, as a lot of VC’s check out that site.

[05:29] That’s all for today!

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How to Find an Angel Investor | Ep. #897