ACA MEMBER eNEWS 2014 DECEMBER 22, 2014 Gift from DC: 100% Exclusion of Gains Now Law for 2014 Investments Thanks for Your Membership - We Look Forward to 2015! ACA Summit - Ideas and Connections Can Change Everything ACA Presentation to SEC Committee Available ACA Leaders Write Columns for Forbes.com and Inc.com How Working With Your Local University Can Lead You to the Next Google ACA Webinar: Betting on the Right Jockey – the Number One Indicator of Investment Success Events DECEMBER 15, 2014 ACA Summit – Great Ideas and Connections for Angels Watch ACA Presentation to SEC Committee on Thursday Member Exits, Investments and Milestones in the News Contributions – Invest in the Organization That Invests in You Get Ready for the New Year – Secure Angel D&O Insurance Help Research to Understand How Angels Think – and How That Impacts Investment Decisions How Working With Your Local University Can Lead You to the Next Google Betting on the Right Jockey – the Number One Indicator of Investment Success Events DECEMBER 8, 2014 100% Exclusion on Small Business Capital Gains May be On – for 2014 Tips Help Angels Reduce Tax Bills Steve Blank’s Cover Article in Harvard Business Review – Summit Preview Great Investment Returns Begin With Selecting An A+ CEO Help Research to Understand How Angels Think – and How That Impacts Investment Decisions Industry Events DECEMBER 1, 2014 Steve Blank to Keynote 2015 ACA Summit Angels Thankful for Entrepreneurs New Recommended Reading First Formal American-Canadian Angel Group Partnership Announced ACA Now on Facebook Investment Tax Strategies for Angels and Entrepreneurs Industry Events NOVEMBER 24, 2014 SEC Forum – ACA Represents Angels, One Commissioner Says Changing Accredited Definition Strains Reason Videos on Evaluating and Supporting CEOs Available Maximize Your Investor Connections: Great Discussions & Recommended Resources Want to Speak at 2015 ACA Summit? Submit Your Session Proposal by December 1 Investor IQ – Resource Helps New Investors Gain Wisdom from Experienced Investors Investment Tax Strategies for Angels and Entrepreneurs Industry Events NOVEMBER 17, 2014 Want to Speak at 2015 ACA Summit? Submit Your Session Proposal Now ACA Speaking at SEC Small Business Forum – Tune in on November 20 ACA Members in News with Exits, New Funds, Growth and Investments Thought Leading Series for Angels and Entrepreneurs from ACA Leaders Thursday is Global Business Angels Day – Opportunity for Media Coverage Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Raising Capital from Angel Investors Investment Tax Strategies for Angels and Entrepreneurs Sprockit: Opportunity for Portfolio Companies for Year-Round Top Connections Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World NOVEMBER 10, 2014 Veteran-Led Startups Make Great Angel Deal Flow Propose Breakout Sessions at 2015 Summit Plug Into ACA Sector Groups – Share Deals and Intelligence with Like-Minded Angels Celebrate “GBAD” on November 20 with Events, Reports & News Walking the Line on Little White Lies (Your Pitch is Just the Beginning) How Much Are People Using General Solicitation? Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Raising Capital from Angel Investors Investment Tax Strategies for Angels and Entrepreneurs Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World NOVEMBER 3, 2014 ACA Leaders Advise Investors and Entrepreneurs on Tech Bubble Propose Breakout Sessions at 2015 Summit Accredited Investor Definition – ACA Writes SEC, Member Writes Blog, and Leaders Offer Webinar ACA Members Attract Media Attention Celebrate “GBAD” on November 20 with Events, Reports & News Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World OCTOBER 28, 2014Vets as Entrepreneurs – Why They’re Good for Deal Flow – and an Event to Meet Them Are We Headed Toward a Tech Bubble? What You Said Seven Ways to Take Advantage of ACA Membership Benefits Dell for Entrepreneurs Presents ‘Building Your Network’ (Share with Portfolio Companies) Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Investment Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World OCTOBER 20, 2014 Are We Headed Toward a Tech Bubble? Tell Us Your Thoughts Seven Habits of Highly Effective Angel Group Members Your Pitch is Just the Beginning: What’s In Your Revenue Model? Members in the News – Exits, Investments and New Structures Share Your Good News with ACA and the World Halo Report Deadline Extended to October 24 Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Investment Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World OCTOBER 13, 2014 Accredited Investor Definition – Advisory Committee Approves Recommendations, SEC Itself Hasn’t Acted Halo Report: Pre-Money Valuations Up in First Half of 2014 First Ever Global Business Angels Day is November 20 Nominate Portfolio Firms for America’s Most Promising Companies Women Angels:Tapping Into a Serious Investment Source Protect Angels and Angel Groups with EAG Certification Manage Your Angel Portfolio with Hockeystick – Free Trial for ACA Members Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran – Open Dialog on Startup Investing Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Investment Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World OCTOBER 6, 2014 Build Your Angel Library – 150 Materials from Leadership Workshop Online Grass Roots Contacts with Congress – Tell Them How Angels Support Startups General Solicitation – One Year Later Connect with Angels in Your Region This Fall Recommended Reading Submit Halo Report Data by October 15 Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Raising Capital from Angel Investors Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 Accredited Investor Definition – Important Update Write SEC to Protect Angel Funding ACA Bylines in Forbes and Inc – Resources For Your Websites Share with Entrepreneurs – Your Pitch is Just the Beginning: Preparing for Due Diligence “Access ACA” Toolkit Helps Angels Get ACA Member Benefits Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth Archive Available Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 Columbus Good for ACA Members - 170 Attend Leadership Workshop General Solicitation – One Year Later Join Webcast – JOBS Act Update – New Deals on the Horizon Investor IQ – Resource for Angel Groups to Add to Websites, Support Your New and Prospective Members ARI Launches New Workshops for Women First Enterprise Great Stories About ACA Members Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 Strategic Partnerships – 3 Steps to Your First Meeting with a Big Fish ACA Didn’t Take a Vacation in August –Members Promoted Policies During Congressional Recess Make Educated Investments with ARI Programs New Paper Offers Model for Building a Nurturing Entrepreneurship Ecosystem OTC Markets Group: Learn About “Slow PO” Exclusive Invitation: #DellVenue Entrepreneur's How to Pitch to a VC Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 Investor IQ – Resource Helps New Investors Gain Wisdom from Experienced Investors Congratulations! Announcing Two ACA Member Exits Private Meeting Opportunities – Support Your Portfolio Companies and Members ARI at the Leadership Workshop Dinners – Connect with Colleagues Over Food and Drinks Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth NACO's National Angel Summit Quebec City, Canada Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 New “Access ACA" Toolkit for all Members Support Angel Tax Credit Act – Angels are Lifeblood of Startup Formation Private Meetings Can Deliver Results for You and Portfolio Companies New Savings Add Up Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth Wednesday, September 24, 12:00-1:00p EDT ACA Members Get Discount for Unique Startup Scouting Event Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World AUGUST 25, 2014Growing the Voice of Angels Across America Member Feedback – Strong Portfolio Companies, Tools that Work, Leadership Workshop JOBS Act – While America Waits for Rules, Keep Up with Latest Thinking Accredited Investor Definition – Why Some Want to Change It Good Reads Driving Angel Investor Returns Wednesday, August 27, 12:00-1:00p EDT Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth Wednesday, September 24, 12:00-1:00p EDT ACA Members Invited to Crowdfunding Education Event Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World AUGUST 18, 2014 ACA Members Top New Angel Group Rankings Based on VC Evaluation Criteria Bills on Demo Days and Angel Tax Credits Inching Along What Makes Investable Companies - Usable Information Available Now Looking to Help Your Portfolio Companies Exit? Meet Corporate Leaders in Innovation Office Hours Make Sure Your Portfolio Companies Don’t Miss Dell Tech Innovation Day Series! Driving Angel Investor Returns Wednesday, August 27, 12:00-1:00p EDT Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World AUGUST 11, 2014 Halo Report: Angel Group Round Sizes and Valuations Up in 2014 To Grow, We Must Let a Thousand Checkbooks Bloom "Access ACA" Member Toolkit Now Available What Makes an Investable Company? Wednesday, August 13, 12:00-1:00p EDT Driving Angel Investor Returns Wednesday, August 27, 12:00-1:00p EDT ACA Leadership Workshop - Deep Content and Serious Angel Connections Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World AUGUST 4, 2014 Capital Gains Tax Program Benefits Angels - Include "1202" in Your Investment Thinking Meet John Huston and Ohio TechAngel Funds, Hosts to 2014 Leadership Workshop Where are All the General Solicitation Deals? Start-Up Day Across America - Start-Ups & Angels Meet Your Congressmen Venture 360 Offers Smart Simple Communication Platform - and Lock in Pricing What Makes an Investable Company? Wednesday, August 13, 12:00-1:00p EDT Driving Angel Investor Returns Wednesday, August 27, 12:00-1:00p EDT ACA Leadership Workshop - Invite to ACA Insider Event Industry Events in U.S. Angel Conferences Around the World JULY 28, 2014"ACA Angel Insider" Event Coming in September Exclusive Invitation ACA Members Rock! Check Out the Media Coverage of Awards, Investment, & Activities Catalyzing More Angel Investment - Kentucky Approves Angel Tax Credit Meet the World’s Most Innovative Companies at Silicon Valley Bank Reminder - Halo Report Data is Due July 30 ACA Webinar: What Makes an Investable Company? Entrepreneurs Can Sign-up Now to Build Sales Industry Events in U.S. Visit an Angel Conference While You Travel the World JULY 21, 2014 Investing Like an Angel Fox Business "Risk & Reward" Interviews ACA Farewell to George Lipper Now Available: "Access ACA" Membership Toolkit The Latest on the SEC's Consideration of Accredited Investor Definition Startup Day Across America – An Opportunity for Angels to Engage Your Congressman at Home APCO Worldwide Brings Expertise to ACA and Members Don't Miss these Two Summer Webinars ACA Leadership Workshop – Learn More About this "ACA Insider" Event Industry Events Visit an Angel ConferenceWhile You Travel the World JULY 15, 2014 ACA Leadership Workshop - Agenda Released Leading Angels of Today & Tomorrow Intern Builds Winning Experience at Life Science Angels National and Local News Shine a Spotlight on Member Investments Introducing BoardBookit, a New Service for Managing Board Relationships Financing Trends for Q1 2014 Submit Your Portfolio Companies to NCET2 to Match with Fortune 1000 Corporates Don't Miss these Two Summer Webinars Upcoming Industry Events Angel Conferences Around the World Worth the Travel JULY 7, 2014 Wallace on Bloomberg’s Bottom Line – How to Become a Successful Angel Maximize Your Membership: Connect Directly to ACA Members Startup Community Writing the SEC about Accredited Investor Standards Save up to $750 with AnyMeeting Dell Founders Club 50 Offers Growth Content for Portfolio Companies Register for Two Great Programs this Summer ACA Leadership Workshop Your Playbook for Great Investing Upcoming Industry Events Angel Conferences Around the World JUNE 30, 2014 SCORE! Federal Angel Tax Credit Act Proposed Take Advantage of Your ACA Membership Benefits Protect Angel Funding: An Active Angel / Entrepreneur Speaks Out New Savings Add Up Register for Two Great Programs this Summer ACA Leadership Workshop Your Playbook for Great Investing Upcoming Industry Events Angel Conferences Around the World JUNE 23, 2014 Six Congressmen Introduce HALOS Act to Protect Demo Days Thank You for a Great Year! Let's Keep Working Together BlueWater Angels Double Investing in Each of the Last Three Years The First Funding is the Basis of All Future Growth Debating the Accredited Investor Definition: Let's Compare Apples to Apples ACA Members Attract Great News Coverage by Discussing Accredited Investor Issue Gust - ACA Member Feedback Leads to Big Updates Register for Two Great Programs this Summer ACA Leadership Workshop and Upcoming Industry Events Angel Conferences Around the World JUNE 17, 2014 ACA Leadership Workshop: Registration Open Content Available Only in Columbus Available Now: Protect Angel Funding Toolkit 100 Angels Share Expertise and Deals at ACA Northwest Regional Meeting Don't Miss These Two Great Summer Webinars Let Us Customize a Webinar for You Tell Us What You Want Upcoming Industry Events Angel Conferences Around the World JUNE 9, 2014 ACA Member Investments Start Strong in June June 11: Learn What You Can Do to Protect Your Ability to Invest Early-Stage Money: The Problem with PPMs Angel Investment Fuels Growth and Successful Exit of Innovative Diagnostics Company Looking for Sector Trends, Ideas and Deals? Join an ACA Sector Group ACA Leadership Workshop – Your Playbook for Leading Investments Upcoming Industry Events Worth the Travel: Angel Conferences Around the Globe June 2, 2014 No Brainer - More Accredited Investors Needed in the US Sneak Peek - Congressmen to Introduce Bills on "Demo Days" Free Primer Offers Nuts and Bolts for Building Startup Company Boards How Does Your Deal Screening Compare to Other Angel Groups? Survey Says! June 11th Webinar: Protect Angel Startup Funding Connect with Your Angel Colleagues Upcoming Industry Events Worth the Travel: Angel Conferences Around the Globe MAY 27, 2014 Why Angel Funding Matters - One Startup's Perspective Angels and Startup Community Unite - Write the SEC About Your Economic Impact Best Practices in Deal Screening Mark Your Calendar for June 11th Webinar: Protect Angel Startup Funding ACA and Members in the News Connect with Angels in Your Region this Spring Sign Me Up: Angel Conferences Around the Globe Upcoming Industry Events MAY 19, 2014 Is Your Status as an Angel Investor at Risk? Protect Angel Funding - Lend Your Voice Thirteen Education Courses for Angels & Startups Second Time is the Charm for UCAN Exit Best Practices in Deal Screening Mark Your Calendar for this June 11th Webinar Protect Angel Investing: What You Need to Know, What You Can Do Connect with Angels in Your Region this Spring Sign Me Up: Angel Conferences Around the Globe Upcoming Industry Events MAY 12, 2014 Katherine – Tell Us About You and Jumpstart New Jersey Angels Four ACA Member Books to Pick up Now Learn Why Angel Groups are Turning to FD Venture Farm Improve Your Deal Flow the Easy Way: Access to Five Hot Companies Mark Your Calendar for These Other Exciting Webinars Attend Regional ACA Events this Spring Take Advantage of International Conferences Upcoming Industry Events MAY 5, 2014 ACA Grows with Angel Group, Accredited Platform, and Individual Members 2015 ACA Summit – Capture Worldwide Insights to Take Your Investing to the Next Level ACA Finding More Friends in Washington, DC Entrepreneurs More Optimistic Than Ever: The Innovation Economy Outlook 2014 Dell Exclusive Offers for ACA Members and Portfolio Companies Register Now: Fast Pitch Webinar - Five ACA Summit Winners Mark Your Calendar for These Other Exciting Webinars Share your Great News with ACA and the World Attend Regional ACA Events this Spring Take Advantage of International Conferences Upcoming Industry Events APRIL 28, 2014 2014 ACA Leadership Workshop - Your Ticket to Group Vitality National Media Interest in ACA and Members Grows Adventure in Dublin, Ireland - EBAN Congress Calling All Angels! There's Still Time to Join the Q1 Halo Report Give your IRA a Startup with PENSCO Register Now: Fast Pitch Webinar - Five ACA Summit Winners Mark Your Calendar for These Other Exciting Webinars One Click to Valuable Member Resources Attend Regional ACA Events this Spring Take Advantage of International Conferences Upcoming Industry Events Send Us Your Ideas for the Newsletter APRIL 21, 2014 Accredited Investor Definition – Biggest Policy Issue of 2014? ACA Board Adds New Talent Connect with Foley Hoag for Deep Experience Free Tips to Make Post-Investment Engagement Easier Members and the Media Speak Out Send Us Your Ideas for the Newsletter Download Your 2014 ACA Summit Materials Connect with Regional Investors at Spring Meetings Travel to Great Places and Meet Interesting Angels Add These Industry Events to Your Calendar APRIL 14, 2014 Score! SEC Official Tosses One to Angels Summit VIP Access: Cash in on Great Materials Hammond Takes Home 2014 ACA Hans Severiens Award Standout Startup EyeVerify Nabs 2014 ACA Luis Villalobos Award 100% Capital Gains Exemption News - Progress! Let us Help You Make Post-Investment Engagement Easier EarlyIQ - Diligence 3.0 Connect with Regional Investors at Spring Meetings \ Expand Your World Investing View - at a Discount Industry Events