Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T01:25:37.479-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:angel-investing Nick Leiber nleiber106 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16226844672274155525-398b5febca511e306ee106232cfd7adb 2009-11-20T04:25:15.082-05:00

They’re young. They’re brash. They expect an immediate payoff, have no respect for their elders, and think technology can replace good, old-fashioned elbow grease. And work Saturday? ROTFLOL (translation: Rolling on the floor, laughing out loud.

They’re young. They’re brash. They expect an immediate payoff, have no respect for their elders, and think technology can replace good, old-fashioned elbow grease. And work Saturday? ROTFLOL (translation: Rolling on the floor, laughing out loud. http://venturehype.com/whom-to-back-gen-y-vs-old-guys-entrepreneurs/ Joey Lo jlo0886 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7660822061597983929-3f131a6b71c13408bcc8370aa1e4dd88 2009-11-18T13:21:35.342-05:00

If you look at the startup and angel investing arena over time, you’ll find that it truly has been a man’s world. In many cases — it’s been a White man’s world. The research on female angels isn’t one to please the feminist. According to the Center...

If you look at the startup and angel investing arena over time, you’ll find that it truly has been a man’s world. In many cases — it’s been a White man’s world. The research on female angels isn’t one to please the feminist. According to the Center... http://venturehype.com/research-on-women-angel-investors/ Joey Lo jlo0886 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11572656848853878352-32eeecbc79f7deda835d6755609561f9 2009-11-15T12:12:35.788-05:00

So you’re listening to the pitch. It’s intriguing, without a doubt. The presentation is spot on, the financials add up, the CEO is a ball of fire. But angels, ask yourself: Is this entrepreneur willing to flip a few burgers? Or at least willing to...

So you’re listening to the pitch. It’s intriguing, without a doubt. The presentation is spot on, the financials add up, the CEO is a ball of fire. But angels, ask yourself: Is this entrepreneur willing to flip a few burgers? Or at least willing to... http://venturehype.com/angels-is-the-entrepreneur-willing-to-flip-burgers/ Joey Lo jlo0886 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4095756096448430422-def7ddd7ef8918120f2f7e76aa750bc2 2009-11-11T11:51:37.185-05:00

Much like the majority of the economy, angel investments have felt the crunch of 2009. In fact, according to a University of New Hampshire Center for Venture Research analysis, The Angel Investor Market in Q1Q2 2009: A Halt in the Market...

Much like the majority of the economy, angel investments have felt the crunch of 2009. In fact, according to a University of New Hampshire Center for Venture Research analysis, The Angel Investor Market in Q1Q2 2009: A Halt in the Market... http://venturehype.com/interesting-finding-on-angel-investments-in-2009/ Joey Lo jlo0886 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14957106073283463010-04e2203b4c27c53bb4556dd1a057d525 2009-11-04T14:29:08.649-05:00

No doubt you’ve heard of the KISS Principle: To be successful, you need to Keep It Simple, Stupid. Sound advice for anyone, for just about any situation. But for entrepreneurs, keeping it simple can mean the difference between boom and bust.

No doubt you’ve heard of the KISS Principle: To be successful, you need to Keep It Simple, Stupid. Sound advice for anyone, for just about any situation. But for entrepreneurs, keeping it simple can mean the difference between boom and bust. http://venturehype.com/angels-and-startups-turn-a-miss-into-a-hit/ Joey Lo jlo0886 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16544582807148485504-d850f262d86b95de9b2870b0e75d6837 2009-11-08T14:50:42.001-05:00

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-select-your-angel-investors-2009-11 Joey Lo jlo0886 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12801503818421225376-97a0acaff3405d82d4ec3dae8436cfb2 2009-11-05T11:53:23.296-05:00

recent rant by Jason Calacanis, he raged about angel groups that charge entrepreneurs a fee up to US$6,000 for the opportunity to pitch. The main argument for a shark-fee-based pitching system is to cover costs and weed out frivolous entrepreneurs.

recent rant by Jason Calacanis, he raged about angel groups that charge entrepreneurs a fee up to US$6,000 for the opportunity to pitch. The main argument for a shark-fee-based pitching system is to cover costs and weed out frivolous entrepreneurs. http://venturehype.com/be-a-shark-or-an-angel-your-choice/ Joey Lo jlo0886 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2604389834162231261-c39fcc3f41d8f516dd847f8a32fcb2d1 2009-10-31T13:30:42.742-04:00

So you’ve heard about Y Combinator, LaunchBox, and TechStars. And you’re excited about the possibility of founding a famous incubation program. Before you go about starting one, check out these tips from Sandra Cochrane, an expert in the incubation...

So you’ve heard about Y Combinator, LaunchBox, and TechStars. And you’re excited about the possibility of founding a famous incubation program. Before you go about starting one, check out these tips from Sandra Cochrane, an expert in the incubation... http://venturehype.com/so-you-want-to-start-an-incubator/ Joey Lo jlo0886 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17842437181913856229-ac1cbbddcdc20b6bf25cedc694a5bffb 2009-04-29T11:21:54.638-04:00

Even though VC and angel investments are down, small rounds are available to solid companies from private investors

Even though VC and angel investments are down, small rounds are available to solid companies from private investors http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/apr2009/sb20090428_764282.htm Nick Leiber nleiber106 75 73 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1185573731467566749-dc48551502fe35671d0c154ba4d330e9 2009-10-14T11:55:25.430-04:00

Angels Rob Hayes of First Round capital, Jeff Clavier, and early Googler-turned-angel Aydin Senkut recently shared their views on the state of angel investing. These angels back consumer Internet companies, with recent activity...

Angels Rob Hayes of First Round capital, Jeff Clavier, and early Googler-turned-angel Aydin Senkut recently shared their views on the state of angel investing. These angels back consumer Internet companies, with recent activity... http://venturehype.com/give-entrepreneurs-5-minutes/ Joey Lo jlo0886 3 2 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12004102967786411916-84b087551e7624279f38f6964a4b4394 2009-10-28T14:15:27.627-04:00

Credit: The 5th Ape Do women have the guts to wear a halo? The stereotype says no: Women want to play it safe with their money. They just aren’t as adventurous as men when it comes to investing – and that means most will shy away from becoming...

Credit: The 5th Ape Do women have the guts to wear a halo? The stereotype says no: Women want to play it safe with their money. They just aren’t as adventurous as men when it comes to investing – and that means most will shy away from becoming... http://venturehype.com/angel-investing-women-want-on-the-roller-coaster-too/ Joey Lo jlo0886 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14380916720487932481-826bd9be248a64eb8817fbcf29f0124b 2009-10-10T14:10:24.330-04:00

Last week, Venture Hype interviewed Paul G. Silva, managing partner of Angel Catalyst, to dig deeper into angel group management and the numerous tasks involved. Informally-managed angel groups may want to consider hiring a manager to take the grunt...

Last week, Venture Hype interviewed Paul G. Silva, managing partner of Angel Catalyst, to dig deeper into angel group management and the numerous tasks involved. Informally-managed angel groups may want to consider hiring a manager to take the grunt... http://venturehype.com/how-to-become-an-angel-group-manager/ Joey Lo jlo0886 5 4 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11383504994615228856-58247f6f96efb6c31722c00997ef3813 2009-04-16T15:29:23.115-04:00

"My partners and I have a killer business concept and a polished business plan, but we’ve struck out trying to raise money from friends and family. How do we look for angel investors?" — Need an Angel Dear Need: A recession can be a great time to...

"My partners and I have a killer business concept and a polished business plan, but we’ve struck out trying to raise money from friends and family. How do we look for angel investors?" — Need an Angel Dear Need: A recession can be a great time to... http://www.whatworksforbusiness.com/2009/04/find-angel-investors/ Daniel Kehrer dkehrer628 71 70 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17910071232364003090-e2d807c70af8e3c5850324a4c14bd549 2008-10-10T17:51:25.720-04:00

While VCs make much larger investments, angel groups give from around $25,000 to $50,000—and tend to want real involvement with the company

While VCs make much larger investments, angel groups give from around $25,000 to $50,000—and tend to want real involvement with the company http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/oct2008/sb20081010_188703.htm Nick Leiber nleiber106 149 143 6 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4729564120607573235-68a749afc626f1aebdae0b3b340d82b6 2009-10-05T11:05:48.327-04:00

Angel investing can be a very exciting engagement, but many who consider taking the plunge into such high risk investing don’t fully understand what they are getting into and miss out of the full benefit of the experience. Not only can this lack of...

Angel investing can be a very exciting engagement, but many who consider taking the plunge into such high risk investing don’t fully understand what they are getting into and miss out of the full benefit of the experience. Not only can this lack of... http://venturehype.com/ready-to-become-an-angel-investor/ Joey Lo jlo0886 6 5 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14556181970606511053-88033b0aefbf5bb9cacdac1bd4abca7a 2009-10-21T16:26:46.734-04:00

Technology startups often get an angel’s attention; especially if the idea is new and exciting with great team and market potential. Where entrepreneurs sometimes get in trouble, however, is when they promise so much more in revenue than their idea...

Technology startups often get an angel’s attention; especially if the idea is new and exciting with great team and market potential. Where entrepreneurs sometimes get in trouble, however, is when they promise so much more in revenue than their idea... http://venturehype.com/ignore-hockey-stick-projections/ Joey Lo jlo0886 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16395099936187482301-b779c5f77ac69d5aa9c66d715619f6c7 2009-09-28T10:29:28.841-04:00

An engaging reader, Jim Flower, recently shot us an email and suggested the following topic: Flying under the radar. Investing in companies that will never get really big, but have the potential to make a few people financially very happy.

An engaging reader, Jim Flower, recently shot us an email and suggested the following topic: Flying under the radar. Investing in companies that will never get really big, but have the potential to make a few people financially very happy. http://venturehype.com/quick-facts-how-successful-angels-invest/ Joey Lo jlo0886 4 3 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16337559536710173944-2296c20ec25f3a09f8ba95050245d68b 2009-10-08T09:57:13.456-04:00

In the United States – unlike many other countries – as people age, they are often disregarded as being “out of it” or “too old to keep up with new technology.” This stigma runs rampant through the culture of this country, ignoring the value that...

In the United States – unlike many other countries – as people age, they are often disregarded as being “out of it” or “too old to keep up with new technology.” This stigma runs rampant through the culture of this country, ignoring the value that... http://venturehype.com/in-startup-land-the-old-could-strike-gold/ Joey Lo jlo0886 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16440962517275522523-bc445ddaf6b04349993babb1e03a63c9 2009-10-07T11:26:27.642-04:00

Well before any money is put into a business, angels review how the business might succeed (or fail) and make their determination from that. They might also consult the stars, bones, tea leaves, an ancient shaman, and perhaps 1-800-PSYCHIC.

Well before any money is put into a business, angels review how the business might succeed (or fail) and make their determination from that. They might also consult the stars, bones, tea leaves, an ancient shaman, and perhaps 1-800-PSYCHIC. http://venturehype.com/between-hell-and-a-homerun-one-angels-guide/ Joey Lo jlo0886 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9690191987667776854-86ac13f90f5449d83841f3f7b7c7be28 2009-05-21T18:30:03.048-04:00

Earlier this year, as the stock market plunged, most bankers and other financiers hoarded capital and throttled back on new deals. But not Josh Kopelman. Even in the bleakest months, the co-founder of the venture capital firm First Round Capital...

Earlier this year, as the stock market plunged, most bankers and other financiers hoarded capital and throttled back on new deals. But not Josh Kopelman. Even in the bleakest months, the co-founder of the venture capital firm First Round Capital... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_22/b4133044585602.htm?chan=magazine+channel_top+stories Peter Elstrom pelstrom077 26 24 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12261780169657365968-57e4f1f5edce9fcba34283704caa1cc7 2009-09-30T11:42:04.397-04:00

Talk abounds in the industry as to what you should look for in a quality pitch. Entrepreneurs seek out this information as they understand the pitch can make or break the deal when it comes to raising funds from angels. Not all entrepreneurs are...

Talk abounds in the industry as to what you should look for in a quality pitch. Entrepreneurs seek out this information as they understand the pitch can make or break the deal when it comes to raising funds from angels. Not all entrepreneurs are... http://venturehype.com/investors-presentation-pet-peeves/ Joey Lo jlo0886 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9122040368763749256-238b567fc6083691e861cc5cf21b0c11 2009-09-29T11:34:26.889-04:00

Whether you visit news sites or flip open the newspaper, you’ll see that Chinese entrepreneurs and the state of economy in China are garnering some serious ink. To learn more about China’s angel investing scene and general investing practices,...

Whether you visit news sites or flip open the newspaper, you’ll see that Chinese entrepreneurs and the state of economy in China are garnering some serious ink. To learn more about China’s angel investing scene and general investing practices,... http://venturehype.com/bruno-bensaid-startups-need-cash-then-value-no-cash-they-die/ Joey Lo jlo0886 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9763187274862150356-79a62324701d9baeb27c220f9f16a642 2009-10-04T10:09:35.703-04:00

According to Kauffman Foundation, angel investors participating in organized angel groups achieved an average of 27% annual return — the highest return among long-term equity investments, comparing favorably to early-seed VC investing (21.

According to Kauffman Foundation, angel investors participating in organized angel groups achieved an average of 27% annual return — the highest return among long-term equity investments, comparing favorably to early-seed VC investing (21. http://venturehype.com/paul-silva-of-angel-catalyst-angel-groups-are-like-herds-of-cats/ Joey Lo jlo0886 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15608626372569497146-32302efe89c43c1b5f850bc61eb71f3f 2009-05-13T21:46:32.638-04:00

Guy Kawasaki's insider view on the lies venture capitalists tell to entrepreneurs.

Guy Kawasaki's insider view on the lies venture capitalists tell to entrepreneurs. http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2006/01/the_top_ten_lie.html Josh Klein jklein604 20 20 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12301905510599507043-cdbcb8ef5c32bc5424c748745eb4e7ad 2009-09-29T15:01:29.292-04:00

David S. Rose, chairman of New York Angels, talks to The Deal about how angel investors are handling the recession. The biggest impact has been a "flight to quality," meaning entrepreneurs have to work harder -- and take their companies further --...

David S. Rose, chairman of New York Angels, talks to The Deal about how angel investors are handling the recession. The biggest impact has been a "flight to quality," meaning entrepreneurs have to work harder -- and take their companies further --... http://www.thedeal.com/dealscape/2009/09/angel_investors_fly_to_quality.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 1 1 0 0