Startup Evaluation – Step 2: Coachability

A number of years ago, we decided it was important to figure out how to filter startups based on likelihood of success. This seemed like a daunting task because it’s highly speculative. If you ask 5 investors to rate 5 startups you are likely to get 6 different opinions most of the time. Everyone approaches… Continue reading Startup Evaluation – Step 2: Coachability

Startup Evaluation – Step 1: Adaptability

When veterans of AngelMD hear a startup presentation and receive the startup’s projections, we have learned enough to know that if they get to a successful conclusion, very little will look like the original plan.   Startup success always depends on interaction. It’s critical in business-building and so is being able to determine the ability… Continue reading Startup Evaluation – Step 1: Adaptability