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Demystifying Angel Investing: An Introduction to the World of StartupsAngel investing used to just be for the rich, now anyone can be an angel investor providing much-needed capital to bring new companies to market. Join us for a dynamic discussion with leading experts to explore the basics of angel investing, including three reasons to consider angel investing as part of your well-balanced portfolio:
Spend your lunch hour with us and you will walk away with a solid understanding of this exciting, game-changing investment class. Live Air Date: Thursday, May 5, 12:00 to 1:00 p ET Speakers: Eli Velasquez, Investors of Color; Marcia Dawood, Angel Capital Association Chair Access the Recording (members will be asked to login and redirected to the archive page)
Who Killed Theranos: Lessons for Board of DirectorsTheranos is considered one of the most serious corporate scandals affecting early stage startups in recent memory. Not only was $700M in investor capital incinerated, but thousands of patients risked serious health complications due to the company’s behavior. And the CEO, convicted last quarter of four counts of financial fraud, awaits sentencing. This webinar examines the role of the Board in the Theranos disaster. What did the Board do right? What did they do wrong? What are the responsibilities of the Board in regulated industries? And what could the Board have done to mitigate risks or turn the situation around? Ron Weissman, the ACA Vice Chair and author of Angel University’s course on Boards of Directors will review Theranos from the perspective of its Board and draw lessons applicable to any early stage Board of Directors. Live Air Date: Thursday, April 27, 12:00 to 1:00 p ET Speakers: Ron Weissman, Band of Angels |
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Revenue-Based Financing
Revenue-based financing has grown in popularity over the past few years as a tool for investors unlock returns with a shorter time horizon to traditional angel investments. Revenue-based financing (RBF) is an investment vehicle in which the company pays the investor a percentage of monthly revenue until the investor has been repaid their original investment plus an agreed upon multiple. RBF can help investors diversify their portfolio and increase their returns by enabling returns to start flowing much sooner than a traditional equity investment. Learn more about revenue-based financing and how you can integrate it into your investment strategy from our experts.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 9, 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers:
Kevin Learned, Sage Growth Capital; Gary Kocher, K &L Gates;
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Investing in the Future of Fintech
The fintech industry has seen an enormous amount of innovation over the last few years. With companies disrupting banking, payments, lending, capital markets and more, this is an exciting time to invest in this industry. These disruptions are also driven by the surge of web and cryptocurrencies, which weve only starting to scratch the surface. Join our experts to learn more about the investment trends in Fintech.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Speakers: Jillian Willams, Principal at Cowboy VC; Todd Johnson, Director of Product Management at SoFi
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Diversifying Your Deal Flow
Companies led by diverse teams are proven to provide better returns. Although many investors implicitly understand this, their investments into Black-led companies are still paltry. Many investors lack the networks and access to find and invest in these founders. In honor of Black History Month, this webinar will discuss strategies and opportunities for angel investors to source and invest in high-growth potential companies led by Black founders.
Live Air Date: February 9, 2022
Speakers: Himalaya Rao-Potlapally, Managing Director of Black Founders Matter; Renee King, Founder & CEO of FundBlackFounders
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Angel Group Best Practices
Managing an angel group can feel like herding cats. Effective angel groups have consistent, high-quality, and thesis-aligned deal flow that's presented to an actively investing membership on a regular basis. Managing an active angel group requires sourcing, due diligence, pitch nights, and any investment vehicles for the deals, as well as recruiting and engaging individual members. Join our experts with extensive experience building active and thriving angel networks to learn how you can effectively manage your angel group.
Live Air Date: January 26, 2022
Speakers: Elaine Bolle, RTP Capital; Todd Federman, North Coast Ventures; Joann MacMaster, Desert Angels; Rich Curtin, Silicon Catalyst
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Angel Exit Strategies
Angel investors should always make investments with exits in mind. Although a company’s path is likely to deviate from their initial strategy, you should understand the paths to exit, potential acquirers, and the timeline. As the company progresses, these strategies should be iterated to align with the company’s current status. Join our experts to understand different exit strategies and how you can support portfolio companies along that path.
Live Air Date: December 8, 2021
Speakers: Peter Adams, Rockies Venture Club
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Crypto: What is it and How Can you Effectively Invest in the Asset Class?
Crypto investing has become all the rage for angel, retail, and institutional investors. But which crypto platforms and currencies are legit and which are just hype? Join our experts to dive into the industry, understand trends, and discuss strategies on investing in the asset class.
Live Air Date: November 17, 2021
Speakers: Stefan Kyntchev, Queen City Angels; Joshua Rosenthal, The 6ixth Element
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How to Raise and Manage a Angel SideCar Fund
Many angel networks have launched side car angel funds to activate and deploy more capital. Learn more about how an angel network can activate their members to launch a fund, how to think about fund sizes and strategy, and how to maximize it's impact.
Live Air Date: November 3, 2021
Speakers: Emily Klein, Rockies Venture Club and John Habbert, Queen City Angels
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Cleantech 2.0: Trends & Insights for Early-Stage Investors
The cleantech industry is experiencing various strong tailwinds that are driving investments, growth, and exits. Policy changes, new technologies, and an increased focus on the sector across the globe are driving capital into the industry. Join us for the “Cleantech 2.0” webinar to learn about key trends in the industry from our experts.
Live Air Date: October 20, 2021
Speakers:
Jean-Noel Poirier, Partner and Executive Managing Director at Clean Energy Venture Group
Eric Berman, Board Director of Element 8.
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Overview of Risks in Angel Investing
Startup investing offers the potential for significant returns, but it comes with many significant risks. Before investing, angels need to understand the kinds of risks they'll be facing. After reviewing major types of startup investing risks, ACA Vice Chair and webinar leader, Ron Weissman, will describe how to build a Risks Canvas to organize, perform diligence and mitigate systematically the key investment risks that angels face.
For investors who would like to learn more about assessing risk in angel investing, please also register for the ACA's new Angel University course on Risks, offered on September 21st. Learn more at Angel University.
Live Air Date: September 15, 2021
Speaker: Ron Weissman, Band of Angels
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What Does the Biden Administration Mean for Startups and Investors in the US?
The Biden Administration is pushing forward several initiatives that are likely to have lasting implications on angel investors and their portfolio companies. Trillions of dollars in federal spending coupled with a new budget resolution, tax reform, and infrastructure upgrades will result in threats and opportunities for our community. These new policies will have resounding impact across our society, and it's critical for angels to understand how it may influence investment strategy. Join us for this essential webinar for all members of the ecosystem with ACA Public Policy Committee Chair, Clay Rankin, and Greg Mesack, Senior Government Affairs Consultant for Gray Robinson, as we take a look at what the future may hold.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 25 at 12:00 pm ET
Speakers: Clay Rankin, North Coast Venture; Greg Mesack, GrayRobinson
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Cultivating your Pipeline
Consistent, quality deal flow is at the heart of being a successful angel investor. With more and more competition at the pre-seed and seed stages, angels need to find new, innovative strategies for sourcing deals.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 4th at 12:00 pm ET
Speakers: Richard Sudek, Tech Coast Angels; Dave Harris, Rockies Venture Fund
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Angels & VC's
Historically, angel investors and networks had limited engagement with venture capital firms. However, the early-stage investment ecosystem is changing: venture capital firms are investing at the earliest stages and angel investors are getting access to later-stage deals. The overlap between angel investors and venture investors will continue to increase, therefore, it’s imperative for angel investors to develop effective strategies to engage, co-invest, and build mutually beneficial relationships within the venture capital industry.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Eastern
Speakers: Lorenzo Thione, Gaingels; Leyla Seka, Black Venture Institute
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The Rise of Startup Valuations
Startup valuations have been steadily increasing during the last decade and that trend has only accelerated over the past year. Valuations have reached such historic levels that unicorns, the once rare badge of success that startups and investors sought, have become average in 2021. Angel investors are feeling the same upward pressure on startup valuations, with seed round valuations today mirroring series A valuations a decade ago. There are different reasons underlying these shifts, including macroeconomic conditions, an increased amount of capital in the ecosystem, and the recent surge of SPACs, to name a few. Join us for this webinar on "The Rise of Startup Valuations" to hear our experts discuss valuation trends and their thoughts for the future.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Eastern
Speakers: Ron Weissman, Band of Angels; Ashley Flucas, Gaingels
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The SPAC Boom: Is the Hype Real?
In 2020, it seemed like there were several new SPACs announced each day. Investors were clamoring to launch these blank check companies that were targeting companies from space tech to retail. Although the hype around SPACs has slightly dampened in 2021, there is still a massive opportunity for both investors and entrepreneurs to leverage these vehicles to take their companies public.
Join us on Wednesday, June 30th to speak with Izzy Dawood, Chief Financial Officer at Paysafe Group, a company that recently went public via SPAC, to learn about more about these companies.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Eastern
Speaker: Izzy Dawood, PaySafe Group
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Angel Investing Post-Covid
2020 was a transformative year for angel investing. Angel groups were forced to pivot their entire membership into a virtual format and navigate the process of sourcing, vetting, and investing in companies without ever meeting in person. As the world begins to reopen and individuals can return to in-person activities, angel investors will pivot once again. Join this webinar on “Angel Investing Post-Covid” to hear from angel group leaders on how they’re planning to manage the transition to a hybrid investment ecosystem.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Eastern
Speakers: Eli Velasquez, Investors of Color Network; Jason Burke, TBD Angels
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Investing for Good: Innovative Investment Models to Maximize Impact and Returns
As Angel Investors, we’re often driven to invest not only for returns, but because we’re passionate about
he possibility of innovation to shape our future. Early stage innovation and entrepreneurship has helped
to increase financial inclusion, develop new treatments for diseases, expand educational access, and many
other positive impacts. Angel investors have the ability to catalyze the next generation of innovations that will
improve our society and can now leverage innovative new strategies to invest in those companies. From donor
advised funds to revenue-based financing, there are a plethora of investment models that angel investors can
se as a part of their diversified portfolio to create positive change.
Join us for the next webinar on “Angel Investing for Good: Innovative Investment Models to Maximize Impact and
Returns” to learn more about these innovative investment models and how to use them effectively.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Betty Francisco, Boston Impact Initiative; Margaret Bradley, Benjamin Franklin Technology; Bella Gangnes, First Capital Partners, LLC; Maggie Cutts, Prime Coalition
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The American Rescue Plan Explained
President Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP). Join ACA’s public policy team at GrayRobinson to learn about the ARP and what the plan means for angel investors and portfolio companies.
The GrayRobinson team will also preview other legislation that Congress and President Biden will be working on this year that could impact angel investors.
*ACA Webinars are always free to members. There is a small fee for non-members to attend and receive the archive.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Blair Hancock, Federal Legislative Consultant; Chris McCannell, Senior Government Affairs Consultant; Greg Mesack, Senior Government Affairs Consultant; Adam Winter, Clarus R+D
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The Role of Early Stage Board of Directors in Raising and Closing the Next Round.
Your portfolio company will need to fundraise soon. What’s the role of the Board in securing capital? Who should fundraise? What is the CEO’s role? Your role as a Director? How do you deal with insider rounds? What are smart practices in negotiating with follow-on investors to achieve a fair deal? What are the risks and pitfalls to avoid in managing fundraising as a Director?
ACA Board member Ron Weissman, Vice Chair of the ACA’s Education and Smart Practices Committee and the author of Angel University’s course on startup boards will lead an interactive webinar on your role as a Director across the fundraising cycle, from initial capital forecasting through diligence, negotiation and the closing of the round. Increase your odds of success and minimize headaches by learning how professional angel investors best leverage boards to increase the odds of fundraising success.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Ron Weissman, Band of Angels; Theresa Sedlack, Entrepreneurship Educator
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Introduction to Term Sheet Basics
All angel investments begin with the terms proposed by the entrepreneur and agreed to by the angel investor (or proposed by the angel and agreed to by the entrepreneur). A summary of these terms is presented in the “term sheet,” the basic document of angel investing. Long time angel investor and ACA Board Member, and Lead Instructor for the ACA Workshop Term Sheet Basics, Kevin Learned will review the fundamentals of a term sheet for novice and newer angel investors.
This is an introductory webinar and will set the angel up to take the ACA Workshop "Term Sheet Basics.”
Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 p Eastern
Speaker: Kevin Learned, Sage Capital
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Demystifying Angel Investing: An Introduction to the World of Early-Stage
Angel investors are high net worth individuals who invest their own money into seed stage startup companies, providing
much-needed capital to bring new companies to market.
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with leading experts to explore the basics of angel investing, including three
reasons to consider angel investing as part of your well-balanced portfolio:
Make a difference: Angels leverage their expertise to help new businesses grow and succeed, changing the
economic future of an entire region by investing in small startup companies that eventually employ dozens
or hundreds of people. Angels often join the boards of their portfolio companies, using their experience and knowledge
to directly impact the future of the company, and in turn, make their own investment more successful.
Make money: While angel investing can be risky, when angels get a homerun, it can provide a 10X or more returns.
Plus, many early-stage investments qualify for favorable tax treatment.
Have fun: Working with energetic entrepreneurs and getting a front-row seat for mold-breaking innovations keeps your
mind agile and engaged. Nothing is more exciting than the spark of a promising new idea.
Spend 60 minutes with us and you will walk away with a solid understanding of this exciting, game-changing investment
class.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Marcia Dawood, Vice Chair; Kristina Montague, The JumpFund; Alden Zecha, SideCar Angels
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PPP Round 2: New Funding Available for Startups and Small Businesses
In this webinar, we’ll explore the changes to the PPP program created by the new stimulus bill signed into law
December 27th, including a second draw of the Paycheck Protection Program. You will learn:
What changed for PPP forgiveness?
How the PPP loan affects business taxes.
Who qualifies for a new round of PPP funding?
How much your PPP loan will be.
Special programs released for hard-hit businesses.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:00 p Eastern
Speakers: LJ Suzuki, CFOshare; Chelsie Kugler, CFOshare
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Demystifying Angel Investing: An Introduction to the World of Early-Stage
Angel investors are high net worth individuals who invest their own money into seed stage startup companies, providing much-needed capital to bring new companies to market.
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with leading experts to explore the basics of angel investing, including three reasons to consider angel investing as part of your well-balanced portfolio:
Make a difference: Angels leverage their expertise to help new businesses grow and succeed, changing the economic future of an entire region by investing in small startup companies that eventually employ dozens or hundreds of people. Angels often join the boards of their portfolio companies, using their experience and knowledge to directly impact the future of the company, and in turn, make their own investment more successful.
Make money: While angel investing can be risky, when angels get a homerun, it can provide a 10X or more returns. Plus, many early-stage investments qualify for favorable tax treatment.
Have fun: Working with energetic entrepreneurs and getting a front-row seat for mold-breaking innovations keeps your mind agile and engaged. Nothing is more exciting than the spark of a promising new idea.
Spend 60 minutes with us and you will walk away with a solid understanding of this exciting, game-changing investment class. Featured panel speakers include:
Live Air Date: Thursday, January 14, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Marcia Dawood, Vice Chair of the ACA; Christopher Mirabile, Launchpad Venture Group; Nicole Washington, Investor in Ohio Tech Angel Fund
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Introduction to Cap Tables
An important part of any equity financing is the proforma capitalization table (referred to as the “cap table”). Cap tables are typically prepared as an excel spreadsheet, and while these can be daunting for new angels and entrepreneurs to understand, they play a critical role in such financings. This highly informative webinar provides an overview of cap tables, their purpose, and how they are used. Learn what a simple cap table looks like, the investor conventions used in creating cap tables, what happens when new money comes into the company and the impact of offering various classes of stock. This is a great introduction webinar; register for ACA’s Advanced Workshop on Capitalization Tables to really gain deeper insight into this topic.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Kevin Learned, Sage Growth Capital and Laura McCoolidge, Strada Education Network
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Apocalypse NOT: COVID-19 and the Early Stage Funding Environment in 2020
ACA Board member Ron Weissman will discuss the early stage investing environment for angels and VCs over the course of 2020, comparing predictions of COVID’s impact on investors with today’s funding realities. This talk will discuss the results of the ACA’s groundbreaking Q3 survey of angel groups and their response to COVID and will place these results within the context of the broader seed, angel and venture ecosystem. Ron also will highlight key lessons learned so far for angel investing best practices during times of crisis.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speaker: Ron Weissman, ACA Board
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New Exits Data Reinforces Angel Investment Strategy
Nelson Gray, long time Scottish angel, will relay outcomes of a new report on Exits in the UK. This report looks at 3,000 UK exits since 2011. The results parallel what we know of exits in the US. Nelson will share his thoughts on how exit data shapes pre and post investment strategies, to the advantage of founders as well as investors.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Nelson Gray, Fifth Ventures
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ACA 2020: Fall Angel Forum - An Hour Dive to Maximize your Forum Takeaways
The Angel Capital Association is launching a new style of event this fall, the ACA 2020 Fall Angel Forum, which provides two days of thought leadership and community building to give today’s investors unparalleled insights into emerging investor trends, the latest angel research, and an opportunity to exchange reactions/perspectives.
Join experts leading attendees through stimulating conversations that will turn data into information, and then knowledge, in the ultimate journey toward maximizing investor wisdom.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Pat Gouhin, ACA CEO; Clay Rankin, North Coast Angel Fund; Juliana Garaizar, Independent Investor; Marcia Dawood, ACA Vice Chair; Ted Zoller, UNC Chapel Hill.
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Why Is Data Collection Vital to Angel Investor Success? Part One - What You Need to Know About Financial Data and Investing
Why is it critical for angel investors to track their investments and data? Angel groups that document
their data are laying the foundation for future success by having access to deeper understandings of
the factors that affect the outcomes of startup investments. Join Rick Timmins, ACA Data Chair and
CTAN Member, as he reviews the importance of data collection, and initial steps as to how groups
can get started in this effort. You will be able to hear real world examples of angel groups who have
used financial metric tracking to make smarter investment decisions.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Rick Timmins, ACA Data Chair and CTAN Member
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Successfully Securing an Angel Investor Tax Credit in Your State.....Key Tips, Do's and Don’ts
During the current challenges, angel investing is more important than ever. Investors in the private sector writing personal checks to create jobs and stimulate economic development are fundamental to success. Hear from Mike Eckert, one of the leaders of a successful effort in Louisiana, on how you can successfully influence legislation in your state.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Mike Eckert, NO/LA Angel Network and Marcia Dawood, ACA Vice Chair
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US Open for Business Executive Roundtable powered by Established, featuring NIH, NSF, TRISH, & AFWERX
Join ACA to hear from funding leaders from NIH, NSF, TRISH, and AFWERX on government funding opportunities for companies in your portfolio, spanning R&D, feasibility studies and commercial contracts for a broad range of technologies. This deep-dive is based on a popular hot topic from the 2020 ACA Summit - register now to learn from the experts.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Joey Arora, AFWERX/U.S. Air Force; Andrea Belz, NSF; Jennifer Consalvo, Co-CEO, Established; James Hury III, TRISH; Matt McMahon, NIH; Chiara Renella-Brooks, ACA.
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How Blockchain and Crypto are Eating the World: An Investor's Overview
Blockchain technology, and relatedly, cryptocurrency, continue to gain market momentum as many identify blockchain as the next wave of technology disruption. An early investor in bitcoin and cofounder of Hong Kong-based blockchain venture fund Kenetic, we are excited to welcome Jehan Chu to share his insights into the market. As an industry thought leader, Jehan will discuss industry trends he is closely watching and how seed stage companies are approaching market disruption.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 11:00 - 12:00 p Eastern
Speaker: Jehan Chu, Kenetic
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How to Successfully Invest in the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis industry growth continues to ramp up as new markets open, creating more opportunity for angels to take advantage of this emerging market. Kimberly Kovacs, CEO of Arcview, alongside Jeffrey Finkle, CEO of Arcview Ventures, will share with angels the lessons they've learned over the last decade investing in the cannabis industry, and how their approach to vetting cannabis startups differs from a typical investment process.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Kim Kovacs, Arcview Ventures and Jeffrey Finkle, Arcview Ventures
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Startup Fundraising & Effective Startup Governance in Time of Crisis
What’s the outlook for startup funding in today’s COVID-dominated investment climate? And what are best Board practices in helping portfolio companies who are cash-strapped? Ron Weissman, ACA Board member and author of the ACA’s Angel University Startup Board of Directors course, will review the latest findings on capital markets as background to discussing the ways Boards can help startups navigate through troubled times. Learn what it means for a Board to set a crisis agenda, to help companies replan their businesses and how effective directors mentor startup teams with honesty and with empathy. Whether you’ve taken the ACA’s Boards course or interested in how to be effective during the current crisis, you’re sure to learn key best practices by attending this webinar.
Live Air Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speaker: Dr. Ronald Weissman of Band of Angels
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Advising Cash - Strapped Portfolio Companies
As angel portfolio companies try to navigate today's uncertain environment, some companies are left with extremely short cash runways. LJ Suzuki, startup CFO, will share the playbook he developed for advising startup companies through a 13 week cash crisis and what advice angels can give their companies when it comes to adjusting the forecast, managing AR/AP/debt/payroll and more. Speaker:
Live Air Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speaker: LJ Suzuki of Fractional CFO
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Supporting Portfolio Companies During COVID-19
While navigating constant change is a necessity for early stage companies, the intensity of the current enviroment requires a new level adaptability. Please join Victor Gutwein and Pat LaPointe as they share with angels and entrepreneurs how they are advising their portfolio companies during this time.
Live Air Date: Friday, March 27, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Victor Gutwein of M25 and Pat LaPointe of FrontierAngels
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Public Policy Breaking News - Covid-19 and Capitol Hill
Chris McCannell and Greg Mesack of GrayRobinson discussed on the evolving economic changes during the global COVID-19 crisis. Chris and Greg shared the latest updates from Washington DC, including the emergency declaration to “to provide relief from tax deadlines to Americans who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 emergency” and the response to ensure all businesses have the resources they require.
Live Air Date: Friday, March 20, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speaker: Chris McCannell and Greg Mesack of GrayRobinson
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Deciding to Write the Second Check
An angel’s decision to make a follow-on investment in a portfolio company should be easier than writing the initial check – right? After all, there is more data, more time with the management team, and more execution to interpret. Hear from experienced angel investor and past ACA Chair John Huston of Ohio TechAngels Funds why follow-on round participation decisions may actually be more difficult than the original investment decision. John will discuss unconscious biases, ego, and other factors that affected the multiple checks he’s written to his 60+ portfolio companies, plus will provide a vetting template to help mitigate these risks.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speaker: John Huston, Ohio TechAngels Fund
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Investor Friendly Convertible Notes
Is it ever possible for convertible notes to work in favor of the investor, or should angels avoid notes altogether? Startup attorney, angel investor and founder of Enterprise Legal Studio, Bart Dillashaw will walk us through a review of the fundamental terms of convertible notes, which terms are company or investor friendly, along with a discussion of the pluses and minuses of notes.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speaker: Bart Dillashaw, Dillashaw, LLC
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The Next Gen of Coding
Machine learning, AI, IOT, are just a handful of the tech buzz words angels hear when startups pitch. Taylor Clauson of Abstraction Capital will share with us the next gen landscape of tech development and its impact on angels.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speaker: Taylor Clauson, Abstraction Capital
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How to Invest (Successfully) in Medical Device Startups
Regulatory risk, lengthy product development timelines, capital intensive, long sales cycles and slow market adoption are just a few of the reasons why angels avoid investing in medical device startups. A key leader on acquisitions for big players such as Medtronic and Covidien, Dave Giarracco will share with fellow angel investors what it takes for medical device companies to win big and how angels can diligence whether the risk is worth the potential reward.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speaker: Dave Giarracco, Rockies Venture Club
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Funding for Innovation in Your Region
Join us for a conversation about how to access funding to help strengthen your regional innovation economy. EDA's Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship will explain the Regional Innovation Strategies program, including some important changes for FY 2020 funding program (currently set for $30 million in the House and $31 million in the Senate).
Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
Speaker: Craig Buerstatte, Acting Director; Lindsey Cox, Program Manager; Emily Miller, Policy Advisor
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How to Invest (Successfully) in Marketplace Startups
New York-based seed fund FJ Labs boasts a portfolio of 400+ startup companies, 100+ exits and an investment strategy focused nearly entirely on marketplaces. While many angels shy away from investing in companies with two, or three-sided markets to tackle, Jeff Weinstein (FJ Labs Principal and Kauffman Fellows member) will share his experiences in seed stage investing and why marketplace companies are worth a second-look.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 12:00 -1:00 p Eastern
Speaker: Jeff Weinstein, FJ Labs Principal and Kauffman Fellows Member
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Should Angels Be Able to Force Exits?
When the majority of startup companies do not return capital to angel investors, is it a good idea to force a portfolio company to exit? Diving into the reasons angels may or may not want to force exits, our speakers will discuss the methods used for forcing exits, such as redemption rights, dividends, note maturity, board voting, etc., as well as an exploration of the positives and consequences of each method.
Live Air Date: Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 from 12:00 -1:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Christopher Mirabile, Launchpad and Mark Haddad, Foley Hoag
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Startup Boards
Serving as a Director of an early stage angel-backed company is a serious responsibility. This webinar will review smart practices in forming boards, managing board meetings and serving as a Director—all with the goal of creating an effective governance structure for startups. Key topics will include the legal obligations and risks faced by Directors, how to deal with conflicts of interest and how to navigate trouble zones such as M&A, over the course of a company’s journey from initial investment through exit. Learn how to add value while staying out of trouble!
Live Air Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 12:00 -1:00 p Eastern
Speakers: Ron Weissman, Band of Angels
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The Rise of Revenue Financing FundsRevenue, or royalty-based financing (RBF), is quickly becoming a frequent source of capital for startup companies looking for growth funds without giving up additional equity. Two funds, Novel Growth Partners and Founders First Capital Partners will be joining us to share how their model works, a snapshot into the funds' portfolio performance, and why RBF is a good option for early stage companies and angel investors to diversify. Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 12:00 -1:00 p Eastern Take a look at the decks from Kim Folsomof Founders First Capital Partners, LLC. and Carlos Antequera of Novel Growth Partners.
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Attract Investors by Taking Advantage of IRA Tax EfficienciesLearn how to get your fund, LLC, early-stage company stock or note pre-approved on the Mainstar Trust platform. Angel funds, including Portfolia, have raised capital by attracting investors this way. Mainstar also has a helpful eBook with detailed ideas and tax efficiency ideas. Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
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Learning From DataThe ACA Data Initiative offers the potential for fresh insights on how to improve angel investment performance. Hear how this new and still evolving dataset can teach us about what makes for successful angel exits – and not so successful ones - and how you can improve your odds of better exits in your portfolio. Live Air Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from 12:00 - 1:00 p Eastern
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Simple Strategies for Investing in PatentsWhen a large majority of patents end up worthless, it is easy for angels to overlook key aspects of intellectual property in the due diligence process. Through a 10 point checklist, patent investor Russ Krajec will uncover how we can learn which companies are creating assets, and which companies are hurting themselves by filing worthless patents. Help your entrepreneurs take control of their IP strategy and demystify the black box of the patent process. Live Air Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Fundamentals of Angel Investing: ValuationsMany angels question, what exactly is the right method to arrive at the valuation of a company. Is it an art, or a science? Angel investors Theresa Sedlack and Bill Payne will discuss the commonly questioned aspects of valuation, such as, the difference between pre-money and post-money valuations. Or, how a company's industry, geographic location and other economic factors play into their valuation. Lastly, investors will learn how to apply in practice the popular industry methodologies for determining valuation. Live Air Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Let the Angel Experts Weigh InFrom messy capitalization tables, onerous term sheets from a deal lead and ghosting portfolio companies, as angel investors, we routinely encounter a variety of new situations and question how others navigate these grey areas. Experienced angel investors will weigh in on audience questions, providing alternative perspectives and suggestions for working through these scenarios. Live Air Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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What Should Angels Know about Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies?Angel investors continuously hear 'blockchain' and 'cryptocurrency' buzz-words in startup company pitches. Let's revisit blockchain and cryptocurrency fundamentals with experts Brian, Olivia and Swati to review how blockchain and cryptocurrency differ from one another, the problems solved by the technology and how cryptocurrency is changing money as we know it. Our panel will weigh in on what investors should be looking for in a blockchain startup as well as key exits in blockchain-based startups thus far. Live Air Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Due Diligence For Angels, Part 2: Deep Dive Into Core TopicsDue diligence is one of those building blocks of angel investing - solid tips help any angel investor. In part 2 of this due diligence program, two very active angels provide their balanced approach to due diligence. This session provides a deeper dive into remaining key diligence areas: Product/Technology/Intellectual Property; Market Opportunity/Go To Market Strategy/Competition; and, Finance and Legal. (Find the recording of Part 1 here.) Live Air Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Coaching Startups to Avoid Capital PitfallsHave you ever seen an exciting pitch from a company, to find out only three of the five co-founders are on speaking terms? Or, perhaps the team forgot to legally form their entity? After reviewing thousands of startups over the years, angels have seen consistent, easy to correct, blunders startups make prior to raising capital. We welcome angel investors Bart Dillashaw and Roberta Garvin to share their experiences as investors who help startups through these common pitfalls and most importantly, their top 10 lists of common pitfalls angel investors can help startups avoid making when raising capital. Live Air Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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ACA Demo: The Alternative IRA is the Most Underutilized Opportunity in InvestingJoin ACA annual partner AltoIRA for a robust discussion on how their platform can be easily used to invest in startups, growth companies and other alternative asset classes. Get a practical perspective on how ACA members have worked with Alto to gain new investors in their funds, with low costs and no red tape. Learn more about the tax and asset matching advantages of platforms like Alto and see how the platform works. AltoIRA’s simple and cost-effective platform streamlines investing in alternative assets for both investors and issuers, taking the hassle out of diversifying retirement saving portfolios. This is a great chance to see how Alto works before you connect with them at the 2019 ACA Summit. Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 12:00 to 12:30p Eastern |
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Due Diligence For Angels: What It Is, Why We Do It and How To Do It Right (Part 1 of a 2 Part Series)Due diligence is one of those building blocks of angel investing, solid tips help any angel investor. Two very active angels provide their balanced approach to due diligence, with a focus on what it is, the reasons to do it, practical tools and processes to approach it and lessons learned doing it. Diligence is not about eliminating all risks, it is about discovering avoidable mistakes - the kind that would cause your future self to say “if I had know that at the time I would have never invested.” Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Introduction to Cap TablesAn important part of any equity financing is the proforma capitalization table (referred to as the “cap table”). Cap tables are typically prepared as an excel spreadsheet, and while these can be daunting for new angels and entrepreneurs to understand, they play a critical role in such financings. This highly informative webinar provides an overview of cap tables, their purpose, and how they are used. Learn what a simple cap table looks like, the investor conventions used in creating cap tables, what happens when new money comes into the company and the impact of offering various classes of stock. This webinar will also provide a preview of ACA’s new seminar, which will be presented ahead of the ACA Summit in Chicago - Using Capitalization Tables to Understand the Impact of Deal Terms on Returns. Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Artificial Intelligence and the Intelligent InvestorArtificial intelligence is fast become the theme of the decade, influencing things as different as how one picks a house and how banks fight fraud to how investors vet startups. New, socially transformative applications launch daily. Leading angel investor Ron Weissman provides his expertise on how angels and family offices should think about investing in AI and machine learning, with a focus on investment trends, themes, lessons learned and cautionary advice. Get the big picture on the evolution of AI, investible trends, how AI is applied to different industry sectors and what this all means for smart seed stage investors. This is a preview of one of the tracks at the 2019 ACA Summit – Industry Analysts Tell All. Ron’s webinar and Summit program is on AI, while other experts will cover sectors such as digital healthcare and cyber security. Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Navigating Opportunity Zones – Gain Tax Benefits by Investing in Companies in Low Income CommunitiesWith the passage of tax reform a year ago, Congress created a new “Opportunity Zone” program that creates incredible tax incentives for investors to put their capital into economically distressed communities. Much of the attention of the program has been on real estate development, but there are real opportunities (pun intended) for angel investors to support startup businesses in designated opportunity zones. Get the lowdown on where the zones are in every US state, how the tax benefits work, how to practically set up investment vehicles and different strategies investors are using in their own investing. Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Why Settle? Networking Your Way to Greater Deal FlowBuilding and maintaining effective networks is an important part of the investment process. They allow us to access ideas, deal flow, partnerships, mentoring opportunities, novel perspectives, capital for syndication, the latest innovation, and more. However, strategies for developing effective networks - particularly to people and organizations that are different than you - can often elude us. In this webinar, delivered by AWIS’ STEM to Market team, we will cover the key characteristics of effective networks, provide strategies for both assessing and growing your network in each of these areas and provide practical tools and templates you can use. Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Investment and Company Structures: Making Sense of the Alphabet SoupIt’s easy to get jumbled with SAFEs, KISSs, as well as LLCs, S and C Corps. Investment and company structures are fundamental to angel investment returns, so it is critical to make sense of the instruments and entity forms, helping you manage risk for long term gain. This program will focus on understanding the differences across investment vehicles, including convertible debt and priced equity rounds, and on considering the implications for each from an upside and exposure level. Time will also be given to understanding the underlying structure of prospective portfolio companies and how entity forms might affect angel returns. The degree to which angel investors can influence the forms may vary from situation to situation, but the ability to clearly understand the structures can help angels enter any given deal with a more complete view. Live Air Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Angel Investing By the Numbers: ACA’s Angel Funders ReportACA has launched a major strategic initiative, the Angel Funders Report, to collect member investment data for the kind of analysis that can help significantly drive further returns. From valuation norms and round size data to syndication trends, term patterns and exit timing, the Angel Funders Report promises to provide angels with information on factors that impact the outcomes of startup investments. The pilot report, now complete, covers 2017 data from the initial (beta) set of 26 angel groups. This webinar will share the results of that work, show how easy it is for all groups to participate for everyone’s gain and provide a demo of the ACA Data Analytics platform on Hockeystick.co, so you can see the reports and content you can view and use immediately. Join us for what promises to be a fascinating view into the future of data to inform investing decisions, support effective negotiations and deliver improved outcomes. Live Air Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Negotiating the Deal: A View from Both Sides of the TableNegotiating term sheets can be tricky - whether it is valuation, round size, board composition, or other terms, the issues require thought to balance investment requirements while preserving founder relationship post investment. This webinar will explore both entrepreneurial and investor perspectives on some of the most frequently negotiated terms, with an attorney perspective to offer options to explain and find common ground. Live Air Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Building Portfolios for Angel Investing SuccessAngel investing can be financially rewarding, but each individual portfolio company can carry significant risk. A key way to mitigate this is to follow a strategy that focuses on building a diversified portfolio of angel investments. Join us to gain insight into the importance of this approach for long term investing success, including practical tips and rules of thumb for asset allocation, portfolio building and portfolio management. Ham Lord and Christopher Mirabile from Launchpad and ACA Education Partner Seraf Investor will lead the discussion, which promises to be valuable for angels at all stages and especially for those who are early in their investing careers. Live Air Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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ICOs - Good News or Bad News for Investors?With over $14 billion estimated to have been raised this year alone, initial coin offerings (ICOs) have clearly made their mark on venture finance. What may be less clear is the impact of ICOs on companies that have already received angel funding and the resulting impact on angel investors. Join an expert panel in a rich discussion, including market trends, legal and accounting issues, the potential impact of the rapidly expanding ICO market and options for angels to navigate the changing landscape to preserve their rights. Live Air Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Tax Tips That Really Matter For Angel Investment ReturnsFor all of the risk inherent in angel investing, there are some attractive avenues for improving angel returns via federal tax benefits. This webinar will cover provisions to both enhance angel upside at exit (IRS Sections 1202 and 1045) as well as mitigate angel losses (Section 1244). A discussion of the context for these important tax benefits will include the actions angels need to take at the time of investment in order to qualify for the tax benefits later. Join us for what promises to be a very informative and potentially lucrative discussion. Live Air Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Crossing the Technology Adoption Chasm: Tips from Corporate Innovation LeadersSo many promising technologies have the potential to revolutionize industries, yet fail for lack of gaining traction in the very markets they could serve. Early connections to forward-thinking corporate leaders can increase the odds of technology adoption through important insights, critical partnerships, strategic funding and potential acquisition. Gain perspective on the mindset and methods of corporate innovation and corporate investment organizations through a discussion led by Lisheng Wang, Co-Founder of deep technology investment platform Propel(x). Lisheng will moderate a panel of leading corporate innovation and investing organizations to bring visibility to their approach and uncover tips for reaching out that will help investors gain access and traction for their promising technology portfolio companies. Live Air Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Achieving the Right Balance in Early Stage Term SheetsGetting to a set of terms that provides substantive coverage without complexity that can hamper follow-on funding is critical to successful early stage investing. Too little coverage adds exposure to excessive dilution and lack of influence; too many onerous terms could dampen future investor participation or open the door to follow-on rounds also securing the same terms, thus mitigating the protections originally intended. Join us for an interview of experienced angel investor and Angel Capital Association instructor Bill Payne by ACA Board Member Kevin Learned to understand the considerations and implications of the terms chosen at the earliest stages of investment to increase the likelihood of success downstream. Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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How to Access Non-Dilutive Funding and Services – a Conversation with NSFAngels and entrepreneurs are invited to this free webinar exploring grant funding and commercialization support programs offered by the National Science Foundation. The programs are designed specifically for early-stage technology companies to mitigate technology risk and accelerate market entry and customer traction. Whether you are an angel investor interested in supporting promising companies not yet ready for angel funding or nurturing more deal flow or you are an entrepreneur making sure you are giving your company every opportunity to succeed, this webinar offers tangible tools you can use. A snapshot of some of the programs that will be covered in the webinar is provided here. Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Executing Effective Exit StrategiesExits are anticipated and contemplated even at the inception of an investment, but how they are actually executed as a process is often a critical driver for investor returns. Join us to glean exit strategy insights and tactics from two seasoned angels with deep involvement as directors, CEOs and finance executives in public and private companies across multiple industries. The discussion will include tips for proactive planning, alignment and coordination among key stakeholders that angels can use with their portfolio companies at the earliest stages of investment and board involvement to improve exit outcomes. Live Air Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Life Science Investing Today: The Latest Healthcare Delivery and Regulations TrendsTo be successful in life science investing, it is important to be constantly aware of changes in the regulatory and reimbursement environment. Recently, these factors have been further compounded by the structural changes in healthcare delivery created by hospital consolidations, mergers between insurers and providers, and "costs over outcomes" as key decisions for mass adoption. These drivers impact investment decisions for angel investors, and ultimately the strategy to achieve successful exit multiples. Join us to make sure you are up to date on the most recent trends and how they might affect your portfolio companies and life science investment strategies. Speaker: Live Air Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 11:00 to 12:00p Eastern
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Investing Without Waiting for ExitsThe vast majority of angel investment structures today rely on the portfolio company's exit or IPO for investor returns. Join us to hear about alternatives that break out of this paradigm with structures for investing that include revenue-, dividend-, and royalty-based structures used around the world today. These approaches have the potential to make lucrative investment opportunities out of ventures that were previously considered "un-investable." Live Air Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Valuing Startups: A New and Nuanced ApproachValuing early stage companies is never easy. By applying a thoughtful approach, though, setting an appropriate valuation does not have to be a complete guess. Expert investors Hambleton Lord and Christopher Mirabile, past ACA Chair, will survey current valuation methods and introduce a new, comprehensive, “realism” based framework anyone can adopt to better understand the drivers and trade-offs involved in valuing startups. They'll share the approach they’ve developed and use to set and negotiate valuations. The webinar is expected to provide important foundational knowledge to those new to angel investing, as well as new insights for the experienced investor. Live Air Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Making Second Check Decisions is Tougher Than Initial Check Ones, and More ImportantAn angel’s decision to make a follow-on investment in a portfolio company should be easier than writing the initial check – right? After all, there is more data, more time with the management team, and more execution to interpret. Hear from experienced angel investor and past ACA Chair John Huston of Ohio TechAngels Funds why follow-on round participation decisions may actually be more difficult than the original investment decision. John will discuss unconscious biases, ego, and other factors that affected the multiple checks he’s written to his 60+ portfolio companies, plus will provide a vetting template to help mitigate these risks. Live Air Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Impact Investing, Attracting Inclusive Deal Flow and More – Follow-up from the ACA SummitWhether or not you are attending the 2018 ACA Summit, this is a chance to dig into some of the key themes from the event. Impact investing is an exciting space that allows investors to do well economically while doing good. This webinar will provide insights gleaned from the impact investing landscape mapping work being led by Next Wave Foundation in partnership with Pipeline Angels, Investors' Circle, Impact Assets, Veris Wealth Partners and Foley Hoag. The discussion will also highlight key themes from Summit concurrent sessions, including alternative investment structures, strategies for recruiting a more inclusive investor base and how to enhance deal flow from diverse entrepreneurs. Join us for what promises to be a rich and timely discussion of this important and growing area of angel investment focus. Live Air Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Understanding VCs: A Conversation About Mindset, Metrics, Math and Must-HavesWhether contemplating a first check or follow-on round participation, understanding the funding landscape is a key input to any investing decision. How can an angel investor predict whether a prospective investment or portfolio company might be a fit for VC co-investment or not? Join Theresa Sedlack for a conversation with industry veteran Don Aquilano of Allos Ventures. With nearly twenty years of successful venture investing experience, Don will help shed light on the underlying characteristics of companies and deals from a VC perspective. His practical insights on VC realities and the dynamics that attract or dissuade venture investors can help angels improve their own investment decisions as well as their portfolio company fundraising support. Live Air Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Investing It Forward – A Conversation with ACA Instructors on Fundamentals of Angel InvestingAngel investing can be very rewarding but, like any complex and dynamic process, there are a lot of moving parts. Whether it is grappling with acceptable valuation ranges, navigating the economic and control provisions of term sheets or thinking through your portfolio strategy and the work after the investment, there is a lot to unpack. Experienced angel investors Marcia Dawood and Bill Payne will be joining us to share what they wish they knew in their own early investing days – and now teach as part of ACA’s “Fundamentals of Angel Investing” program. Join us to learn more about what works and what doesn’t to increase the odds of successful angel investing returns and bring more clarity to the process. (ACA presents a deeper dive into Fundamentals as a pre-program of the ACA Summit on April 18 in Boston. Click here for details). Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Market Spotlight for Angels: CannabisThe U.S. legalized cannabis market is anticipated to reach $25 billion by 2021, up from $5.9 billion in 2016, with the dramatic growth coming from a combination of new states projected to legalize marijuana and sales exceeding expectations in existing markets. With 2017 Gallop poll data reporting 64% approval ratings by Americans for marijuana’s legalization, the debate is rapidly shifting from “whether” to “when and how.” ACA annual partner Foley Hoag has been watching this industry closely and will lead a discussion on the key dynamics to consider in the investment opportunities many angels will undoubtedly be seeing at an increasing velocity. Topics will include regulatory environment considerations and the scope of primary and ancillary subsector investment opportunities. Join us for what promises to be a very informative session on this rapidly growing industry. Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Approaching Corporates: Catching the Big(Co) FishA startup's BigCo relationships can bring major validation – whether it is as customer, partner or strategic investor, the tangible proof point can accelerate market traction, increase valuation, attract follow on investment and uncover exit opportunities. So how can angels help their portfolio companies foster the kind of approaches that yield successful connections? Gain tips as well as watch-outs as Theresa Sedlack interviews Queen City Angels member Steve Baggott, who was a founding leader of Procter & Gamble’s global business development/open innovation program and served as its director for more than 18 years. Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Understanding Capital ModelsDown rounds and cram downs! Premature follow-ons! Terrible term sheets! A company’s long-term financial requirements—its capital model--is a key risk for angel investors. Unfortunately, we often overlook capital risk in our excitement about the company’s story, vision and early successes. This session will examine how capital models should factor into angel diligence and investment decision-making and discuss how metrics-and-milestones-driven angels can protect themselves across a portfolio company’s lifecycle. Bonus: real capital horror and success stories! Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Optimizing Due Diligence to be Effective (and Not Exhausting)Due Diligence is one of the most important things angels can do and can also be one of the most painful. Keeping a focus on the most critical items can keep investors engaged and active, while also contributing to a group's reputation among its entrepreneurial community. Hear Pat LaPointe of Frontier Angels/Alliance of Angels share his thoughts on this important work, including a look ahead to the emerging due diligence landscape and his unique “Red Team/Blue Team” approach. Gain insight on approaches to help make the DD process work for you and your group to make better investments. Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Gain Insights from 1,659 of your Peers: The American Angel Report WebinarWhat makes an angel investor successful? That’s one of the many questions answered in The American Angel, a ground-breaking, in-depth study of 1,659 angels and how they invest. Hear report authors talk about angel investing today. More than half of angels have experience as entrepreneurs. Investors who are closely involved in startups see better returns. More women are becoming angels, and they bring a new perspective to investment decisions. And no need to live in New York, Boston or San Francisco. Most angels live elsewhere, supporting startups close to home. Be among the first to hear details from report authors on this breakthrough research. Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Intelligently Investing in Artificial IntelligenceIndustries from manufacturing to healthcare and transportation to finance are on the cusp of radical transformation through the mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence. Angel deal flow pipelines are filling up with AI investing opportunities promising revolutionary changes. Gain insights from experts in this space to inform your assessment, diligence and funding approaches. Swati Chaturvedi, CEO of deep technology investment marketplace Propel(x), will moderate a discussion with panelists representing the investing, entrepreneurial and industry expert perspectives for a full view of participating in this defining technology of the 21st century. Live Air Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
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Advanced Due Diligence
Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Marcia Dawood, Blue Tree Allied Angels, Golden Seeds, Next Wave Fund; Kristina Montague, The Jump Fund; Liz Marchi, Frontier Fund 2
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How to Develop and Evaluate Patent Strategies of Early-Stage Companies
Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Danielle Williams of Fish & Richardson and James Billmaier and Byron McCann of Turbopatent.
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**MEMBERS ONLY** Angels and Washington, DC: an ACA Member Confidential Discussion
Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 11:00 to 12:00p Eastern
Speakers : Marianne Hudson, Angel Capital Association, Chris McCannell, Eris Group, Greg Mesack, Eris Group, and Linda Smith, Angel Capital Association
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New (and Big) Tax Opportunities for Early Stage Companies
Live Air Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Emmalee MacDonald, Senior Tax Manager at EisnerAmper, Kathleen Milone, director at Tax Credit Co, Jeff Haskett of Clarus Solutions, and Lee Rierson, member of Tech Coast Angels.
Check out Forbes post by Marianne Hudson related to this topic
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Pre-Money Valuations: Do They Matter as Much as Many Angels Think?
Live Air Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Keyvan Firouzi of Gust, Charlie O'Donnell of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, and Venk Varadan and Reggie Hall of Nanowear Inc.
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Exiting the Un-Exitables
Live Air Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Parker MacDonell and Michael Kindrat-Pratt of Ohio TechAngel Fund and John Harbison of Tech Coast Angels
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Top Ten Things Angels and Startups Need to Know about Cyber Security
Live Air Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Charles Cameron of Hub Angels, Carl Metzger from Goodwin Procter, and Pam Mason and Phil Mason, founders of Angel Assure
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After the Check is Written: 7 Tactics that Increase the Chance of Returns
Live Air Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: John Huston, Chairman Emeritus of ACA and the Ohio TechAngel Funds
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Non-Dilutive Funding for Startups
Live Air Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Ruth Shuman, National Science Foundation
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The Basics of Cap Tables
Live Air Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Trevor Chaplick, Greenberg Traurig
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Equity Crowdfunding for Everyone – Demystified!
Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Jackson Mueller Deputy Director of FinTech Program, Center for Financial Markets at the Milken Institute and Dr. Richard Swart, Chief Strategy Officer at NextGeneration Crowdfunding
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Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Dr. Jana Matthews, ANZ Chair in Business Growth is Professor and Director of the Centre for Business Growth at the University of South Australia’s Business School.
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Investing in Disruptive Science – for Non-Scientists
Live Air Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Hemai Parthasarathy, Scientific Director, Peter Thiel’s Breakout Labs; Andrea Belz, Director of the Innovation Node – Los Angeles, a national node of the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (“I-Corps”) Program; Ronjon Nag, Head of the MIT Alumni Angels of Northern California
Moderator: Swati Chaturvedi, founder and CEO of Propel(x)
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Exit Execution – Steps to Follow When It’s Time to Sell One of Your Portfolio Companies
Live Air Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Basil Peters, Strategic Exits Corp
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Practical Strategies for Diversifying Your Portfolio
Live Air Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Rob Wiltbank, Angel Resource Institute, Willamette University, Matthew Le Merle, Keiretsu Forum
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ACA Members Only Forum & Update
Live Air Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Marcia Dawood, Chris McCannell, and Greg Mesack
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Sourcing Great Deals Outside Silicon Valley
Live Air Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Moderator: Kevin Learned, Loon Creek Capital
Speakers: Allan Johnson, 49th State Angel Investor Network; Liz Marchi, Founder, Frontier Angels; David Russick, Gopher Angels
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Angel Investing Strategies: Finding and Maximizing Returns
Live Air Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Panelists: Super angel Mario Martinez; TK Kuegler of Wasabi Ventures; Kiki Tidwell, Advisor for Element8 Angels
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Beginner’s Guide to Term Sheets
Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Arlene Bender, Partner, Foley Hoag; Paul Silver, Seattle Angel Fund, and Shareholder, Karr Tuttle Campbell
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Building Great Boards
Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Dave Berkus, ”Super angel” investor, tech futurist
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Perform Due Diligence Like the Pros
Live Air Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Barbara Clarke of Astia Angels and Wendee Wolfson of New Dominion Angels.
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ACA Store DEMO: Seraf Portfolio Management Tool for Angel Investors
Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 12:00 to 12:30p Eastern
Speaker: Ham Lord, Seraf Investor
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Investor Experiences with Online Equity Platforms
Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Moderator: Bill Carleton, attorney with McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren. Bill is a key member of the ACA public policy advisory committee and author of a recent article about accredited equity investing. Here is a link to the article.
Investor speakers: Rany Raviv, VP Business Development and M&A Iberdrola Renewables, Sarit Rozycki, President at SLR Associates, both highly experienced investors who have invested using a variety of platforms including OurCrowd.
Entrepreneur: Shai Magzimof, CEO & Co-Founder of NextPeer, who received equity funding through the OurCrowd platform.
Platform executive: Jonathan Medved, CEO & Founder of OurCrowd, a leading equity based crowdfunding platform.
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Best Practice Series: Valuation of Early Stage Companies
Live Air Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Bill Payne, Angel Resource Institute; Marcia Dawood, BlueTree Allied Angels and GoldenSeeds
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ACA Member Forum & Update (Members Only)
Live Air Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 12:00 to 12:30p Eastern
Speakers: Christopher Mirabile, ACA Chair; Marianne Hudson, ACA Executive Director, Marcia Dawood, ACA Board; Matt Dunbar, ACA Board; and Sarah Dickey, Membership Director
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Best Practice Series: The Key Points of Term Sheets
Live Air Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Katherine O'Neill, Executive Director, JumpStart New Jersey Angel Network; Ben Straughan, Partner, Perkins Coie; Jim Carroll, Counsel, Perkins Coie
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Structuring Exits for Competitive Returns
Live Air Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: David Gitlin, Emerging Technology Practice Co-Leader, Greenberg Traurig LP; Alexandra LaForge, Director of Strategic Programs, Investors' Circle; Dave Bisson, CEO Big City Farms; Aner Ben-Ami, Managing Director, Pi Investments
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Best Practice Series: Angel Portfolio Strategy
Live Air Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Victoria Barnard, Rising Tide Fund and Women’s Capital Connection; Angela Jackson, Portland Seed Fund and Portland State University Business Accelerator; Bill Payne, Frontier Angel Funds
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Decision Making for Expert Entrepreneurs
Live Air Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Rob Wiltbank, CEO of Galios, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Willamette University and author of 2007 Returns to Angel Investors in Groups.
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What Angel Investors Can Expect for Returns
Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Rob Wiltbank, CEO of Galios, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Willamette University and author of 2007 Returns to Angel Investors in Groups.
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How Top VCs Work with Angels to Achieve Success
Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: William Bryant, Partner, DFJ Ventures and active angel investor, and Geoff Entress, Venture Partner, active angel investor and Voyager Capital, have hundreds of investments between them in both capacities.
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Member Update Call with Christopher Mirabile
Live Air Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Christopher Mirabile, ACA Chair; Linda Smith, ACA Vice Chair; and Sarah Dickey, Membership Director
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Accelerators and Angels: A Perfect Match
Live Air Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Patrick Riley, CEO, Global Accelerator Network, GAN
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Grassroots Public Policy: How to Tell the Angel Story When Legislators are Home
Live Air Date: Wednsday, June 17, 2015 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Mike Eckert, ACA Public Policy Chair and NO/LA Angel Network, Linda Lorraine Smith, ACA Public Policy Vice Chair and Sierra Angels, Chris McCannell, Director in APCO Worldwide (ACA’s government affairs representative
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What FG Angels Learned in its First Year as a Syndicate on AngelList
Live Air Date: Wednsday, June 10, 2015 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Brad Feld, Managing Director, Foundry Group
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What Effect Do Angel Investments Have on Entrepreneurs Success?
Live Air Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Josh Lerner Ph.D., the Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking at Harvard Business School, and Chair of the Entrepreneurial Management unit.
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Impact Investing: Doing Well by Doing Good
Live Air Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Moderator: Tanya Prive, Co-Founder and CEO Onevest
Panelists: Bonny Moellenbrock, Exective Director, Investors’ Circle, Michael “Luni” Libes, Founder and Managing Director of Fledge Accelerator and Kick pre-accelerator
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Savvy Syndication - Pitfalls and Possibilities
Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Moderator: Matt Dunbar, Managing Director, Upstate Angel Network & South Carolina Angel Network; Board Member, Angel Capital Association
Panelists: Faz Bashi, Life Science Angels; Dick Reeves, Angel Syndicates Central; Jamie Rhodes, Alliance of Texas Angel Networks
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ACA Member Update
Live Air Date: Monday, March 16, 2015 11:00-12:00p Eastern
Speakers: David Verrill, ACA Chair;: Marianne Hudson, ACA Executive Director; Loretta McCarthy, Golden Seeds; Steve Flaim, ACA Summit Committee Chair; and Sarah Dickey, Membership Director
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Seven Exits: Lessons Learned for Angels, Entrepreneurs and Deal Facilitators
Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Dušan Stojanovic, European Angel of the Year 2013, Founder and Director of True Global Ventures
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What’s Ahead for the Lean LaunchPad?
Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Allan May, Vice Chair, Angel Resource Institute and Chair, Life Science Angels
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Betting on the Right Jockey – the Number One Indicator of Investment Success
Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Tony Shipley, Queen City Angels and Jason Kos, Consultant, Culture Index
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How Working With Your Local University Can Lead You to the Next Google
Live Air Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Jamie Rhodes, Founder, Central Texas Angel Network, CEO National NanoMaterials and ACA Board Member; Steve Flaim, Past Chairman of Tech Coast Angels, Senior Special Advisor, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, NIH and ACA Board Member
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Investment Tax Strategies for Angels and Entrepreneurs
Live Air Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: All representing McGladrey LLP: Glenn L. Martin, CPA, PFS, Partner; Mark S. Blawas, National Leader, Credits and Incentives, State and Local Tax; Ed Decker, Director, Washington National Tax; Charles F. Schultz, Partner, Washington National Tax
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Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Raising Capital from Angel Investors
Live Air Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Jim Connor, Board Member, Sand Hill Angels and Angel Capital Association; Catherine Mott, founder and CEO of BlueTree Capital Group and BlueTree Allied Angels.
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Update on Accredited Investor Definition and Established Angel Group Certification
Live Air Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: David Verrill, ACA Chairman and Managing Director,Hub Investment Group, Marianne Hudson, ACA Executive Director, Mid-America Angels, and Women's Capital Connection
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Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Investment
Live Air Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 12:00-1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Troy Knauss, President and Board member, Angel Resource Institute
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Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth
Live Air Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Dr. Jana Matthews
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JOBS Act Update: New Deals on the Horizon (Led by The Deal)
Live Air Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 1:00 - 2:00p Eastern
Speakers: Marianne Hudson, Angel Capital Association; Ronald Orol, The Deal; Brian S. Korn, Pepper Hamilton LLP; Gregory J. Nowak, Pepper Hamilton LLP
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Driving Angel Investor Returns
Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: James Geshwiler, Common Angels
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What Makes an Investable Company?
Live Air Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Susan Preston, Angel Resource Institute
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How to Build a Great Angel Portfolio
Live Air Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Moderator: John Huston, Ohio Tech Angels
Speakers: David S. Rose, Founder and CEO, Gust; Dan Rosen, President, Alliance of Angels
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Protect Angel Startup Funding: Important Public Policy Update
Live Air Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Moderator: Jean Peters, Golden Seeds, ACA Board Member
Speakers: Mike Eckert, ACA Public Policy Chair/ NO/LA Angel Network; Joe Wallin, Davis Wright Tremaine; Evan Burfield, 1776 Incubator; Kevin Laws, AngelList; Elizabeth Hess, TRX Systems; Barbara Roper, Consumer Federation of America
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Best Practices in Deal Screening
Live Air Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Christopher Mirabile, Managing Director of Launchpad Venture Group in Boston, ACA Board Member
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Fast Pitch Webinar - ACA Summit Winning Companies
Live Air Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Presenters: Winning companies from the 2014 ACA Summit
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Post-Investment Engagement - Building Portfolio Company Success
Live Air Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Moderator: Zach Lawrence, CFA, Director, Ohio Tech Angel Funds
Speakers: Mark Rainosek, CEO, FD Venture Farm; Rachael Qualls, CEO, Venture 360; Raymond Luk, CEO, Hockeystick
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Ready Fire Aim! "Gotchas" to Avoid for Individual Investors
Live Air Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Paul Singh (Founder at Disruption Corporation, Former partner at 500 Startups, Entrepreneur in Residence with the White House Office of Science and Technology)
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Top 10 Success Factors for Early Stage Companies
Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern
Speaker: Dave Berkus (President at Berkus Tech Ventures, LLC, Chairman Emeritus of Tech Coast Angels, ACA Member)
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A Look at Exit Alternatives: Recent Market Place Innovations that Give Shareholders Pre-IPO Liquidity
Live Air Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Tim Ryan (Managing Director and VP, OTC Markets and ACA Partner), Nelson Griggs (Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Client Group, NASDAQ OMX)
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Online Syndicates – How Remote Investing may Change Your Next Round
Live Air date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 12:00 - 1:00p Eastern
Speakers: Naval Ravikant (Co-Founder, AngelList), Matt Dunbar (Upstate Carolina Angel Network, ACA Board of Directors)
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Crowdfunding: New Rules, New Risks, New Opportunities
Live Air Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Speakers: Rory Eakin (COO - CircleUp), Sherwood Neiss (Principal, Crowdfund Capital Advisors), Sara Hanks, (CEO - Crowdcheck), Jean Peters (Golden Seeds, ACA Board of Directors)
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Wall Street Journal Spreecast - How to Become an Angel Investor
Live Air Date: Monday, December 2, 2013
Speakers: Sarah Needleman (Wall Street Journal), Dave Berkus (Tech Coast Angels), Brian Cohen (New York Angelss), and Marianne Hudson (Angel Capital Association)
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Finding the Next Pinterest - A Conversation with Brian Cohen and Dan Rosen
Live Air Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Speakers: Brian Cohen (Launch.it/ Chairman - New York Angels), Dan Rosen (Chairman, Alliance of Angels)
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JOBS Act Update for Angels - A View from Washington, DC
Live Air Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Speaker: US Representative David Schweikert (Arizona) and Marianne Hudson (ACA Executive Director)
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Alternative Investment Strategies – an Interview with Bob Rice
Live Air Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Speakers: Bob Rice (Tangent Capital/ Author of The Alternative Answer) and John Huston (ACA Chairman Emeritus, Ohio TechAngel Funds)
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Not Just Fun and Games - How Gaming Technology will Change the Education Landscape
Live Air Date: October 9, 2013
Speakers: Jim Connor (Sand Hill Angels) Esteban Sosnik (co.lab at New Schools Venture Fund), Jason Singer (Gobstopper), Jessie Woolley-Wilson (DreamBox Learning), Jan Zawadski (Hapara)
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JOBS Act Rulemaking – What Entrepreneurs and Startup Supporters Should Know
Live Air Date: October 3, 2013
Speakers: Sara Hanks (CrowdCheck), Jason Mendelson (Foundry Group/ Global Accelerator Network), Jean Peters (ACA Board, Golden Seeds), David Verrill (ACA Chair), and Peggy Wallace (Golden Seeds)
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M&A the Right Way - The Process and its Tricks and Traps
Live Air Date: September 11, 2013
Speaker: Peter Rosenblum (Foley Hoag LLP)
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Understanding the JOBS Act (sponsored by VC Experts)
Original Air Date: May 4, 2012
Speakers: Joseph Bartlett (Sullivan Worcester), William Carleton (McNaul Ebel Nawrot Ebel), Dan Hansen (Montgomery Hansen), and Dan Rosen (Alliance of Angels)
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Corporate Governance for Startups – A Guide for Growing Companies (sponsored by PwC)
Original Air Date: October 6, 2011
Speakers: Anne-Marie Vitale (PwC), Eric Jensen (Cooley LLP), and John Huston (Oho TechAngel Funds)
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Nuts and Bolts of Executing Successful Exits (sponsored by Foley Hoag)
Original Air Date: March 2, 2011
Speaker: Peter Rosenblum (Foley Hoag LLP)
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Case Studies in Syndication Deals – Lessons Learned
Original Air Date: June 23, 2010
Speakers: Peggy Wallace (Golden Seeds), Teresa Esser (Silicon Pastures), Barry Rosenbaum (Akron Regional Change Angels), and David Verrill (Hub Angels)
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Conducting and Sharing Due Diligence for Syndication (sponsored by Spinner Technologies)
Original Air Date: May 26, 2010
Speakers: Troy Knauss (Piedmont Angel Network), Andrea Alms (Jefferson Corner Group), Ben Kirk (Puget Sound Venture Forum), Bruce MacCormack (Bellingham Angels), and Dan Quigg (North Coast Angel Fund)
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Negotiating and Harmonizing Term Sheets for Syndication
Original Air Date: April 28, 2010
Speakers: Frank Peters (The Frank Peters Show), James Geshwiler (CommonAngels), Michael Gruber (Cornerstone Angels), and Katherine O’Neill (Jumpstart New Jersey Angel Network)
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The Growing Trend of Syndication Between Angel Groups – Why, How, and When (sponsored by LK+S, and McCarter & English)
Original Air Date: March 3, 2010
Speakers: David Verrill (Hub Angels), Paul Silva (River Valley Investors), Ray Wenig (Ariel Southeast Angel Partners), Mike Napoli (Tech Coast Angels), Michael Cain (Wilmington Investor Network)
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Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Sidecar Funds (and Get to Ask) (sponsored by Foley Hoag)
Original Air Date: October 22, 2009
Speakers: James Geshwiler (CommonAngels) and Peter Rosenblum (Foley Hoag LLP)
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Angel investors are high net worth individuals who invest their own money into seed stage startup companies, providing much-needed capital to bring new companies to market. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with leading experts to explore the basics of angel investing, including three reasons to consider angel investing as part of your well-balanced portfolio: Make a difference: Angels leverage their expertise to help new businesses grow and succeed, changing the economic future of an entire region by investing in small startup companies that eventually employ dozens or hundreds of people. Angels often join the boards of their portfolio companies, using their experience and knowledge to directly impact the future of the company, and in turn, make their own investment more successful. Spend 60 minutes with us and you will walk away with a solid understanding of this exciting, game-changing investment class. |
Historically, angel investors and networks had limited engagement with venture capital firms. However, the early-stage investment ecosystem is changing: venture capital firms are investing at the earliest stages and angel investors are getting access to later-stage deals. The overlap between angel investors and venture investors will continue to increase, therefore, it’s imperative for angel investors to develop effective strategies to engage, co-invest, and build mutually beneficial relationships within the venture capital industry. Join us on Wednesday, July 28th at 12:00 pm ET to hear from experienced angel investors and venture capital investors on their strategies for engaging across the capital stack. |
Crypto investing has become all the rage for angel, retail, and institutional investors. But which crypto platforms and currencies are legit and which are just hype? Join our experts to dive into the industry, understand trends, and discuss strategies on investing in the asset class. Speakers: |
| Companies led by diverse teams are proven to provide better returns. Although many investors implicitly understand this, their investments into Black-led companies are still paltry. Many investors lack the networks and access to find and invest in these founders. In honor of Black History Month, this webinar will discuss strategies and opportunities for angel investors to source and invest in high-growth potential companies led by Black founders. |
Companies led by diverse teams are proven to provide better returns. Although many investors implicitly understand this, their investments into Black-led companies are still paltry. Many investors lack the networks and access to find and invest in these founders. In honor of Black History Month, this webinar will discuss strategies and opportunities for angel investors to source and invest in high-growth potential companies led by Black founders. Speakers: |