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

Five Tips for Turning Rejections Into a Successful Raise

Every founder is bound to be turned down by multiple people, but that doesn’t mean their ideas aren’t great. DocSend, now owned by DropBox, is one of our favorite fundraising tools. They recently shared a post by Max Fleitmann, Founding Partner, Wizard Venture. Max lays out some comfort food for everyone going through the agony… Continue reading Five Tips for Turning Rejections Into a Successful Raise

Fast Yes Fast No – Tools for Effectively Raising Capital

The kiss of death for any startup raising capital is hearing “maybe.” As much as it may seem painful, presume “maybe” is “no” and move on. You are better off aggregating more interested parties than spending time trying to move the fence-sitters off the fence. But, let’s step back and deconstruct the process. The critical… Continue reading Fast Yes Fast No – Tools for Effectively Raising Capital