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TCA: 2010 Bragging Rights, with translation
Tech Coast Angels, (arguably) the nation’s largest angel investment network, announced today that it funded 31 investments, including 12 new deals and 19 follow-on investments in a broad range of start-up businesses, in 2010. (Yes, that’s a big number, but there were plenty of pay-to-play rounds in this total; that’s when the original investors get [… Read More]
Top Ten 2010
As the year winds down I’ve been reflecting on my favorite memories, mostly positive, but a few rants, too. 10. Istanbul with EBAN, where I was the master of ceremonies for their Gala Awards Dinner. EBAN, the European Business Angel Network, knows how to party! After the communal bus ride, (which always has a memorable [… Read More]
Top Ten Lies Angels Tell
With a nod to Garage Venture’s Guy Kawasaki and his Top Ten Lies of Venture Capitalists, I offer my Top Ten Lies Angels Tell. When I showed a draft to my angel friend Malcolm, he turned to me and said, “wow, this is really cynical!”. So let me acknowledge that first. 1. “That was a [… Read More]
Guidelines for Executive Summaries
Last time I looked I couldn’t find a good cheat sheet on writing an effective executive summary (ES). I guess that means I must write one. I certainly get enough ES’s and many times I enjoy offering a critique; many ES’s need a critique, so put away your ego and get ready for some feedback. [… Read More]
