How To Build a Better Product
Having a better product than the competition is no guarantee of success, but it does help with your fundraise. Here's how to build a better product: First, understand the customer and the work they must do. Know the overall process flow and how the customer's job fits within it. Analyze…
Investor Connect 891: Building Stronger Networks in Venture Capital with Sophie Winwood
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/3._Sophie_Winwoods.m4a"][/audio]On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Sophie Winwood, venture capital investor, ecosystem builder, and co-founder of UnlockVC. Based in the UK, UnlockVC is a global community supporting women in venture capital and connecting investors across Europe and the U.S. Sophie has spent the past seven years in…
Startups Fail for Many Reasons
Startups fail for many reasons. Here's a list of the more common ones: Ran out of cash. This is the most common reason of all. Could not raise additional funding. Lost too much business to the competition. Did not generate enough revenue to make the business model work. Had a…
The Challenge of Angel Investing
Angel investing can be a rewarding experience, providing not only investment returns but also making the world a better place. It also comes with challenges. Here is the challenge of angel investing: There's a small number of investable startups. There's a large number of startups to comb through to find…
