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Re:Ask HN: How do I find early stage startups to invest in?
on Tuesday April 12, 2022 @03:04PM (#31006950)
Depending on your geography, local angel groups can be a good place to start as they will provide a pipeline of local startups and you'd have the opportunity to connect with other investors looking at a similar stage.
As several have mentioned, co-working spaces or pitch events can also be a place to find deal flow. Oftentimes you'll find less experienced entrepreneurs with less formed ideas at these events. As an investor this presents a great opportunity to provide value beyond capital, but may also raise concerns as to the entrepreneur's capabilities.
My greatest finds to date have come when I'm looking in a specific industry or at a specific problem statement. I'm a bit later stage than what you're looking for (Series A - small Series C), so I look for companies with a website (so they can actually reach customers) and search for news releases or any PR they've done. At that point its pretty easy to have an intro conversation and determine whether or not it's something worth pursuing.
Regardless, it takes a lot of conversations to find the right investment candidates.
What is the limit of “remoteness” that innovation can tolerate?
With more companies shifting to a remote workforce in 2021 and some indefinitely, is there a limit to a remote workforce and fostering innovation within a company.Are there examples of remote workforces driving innovation? How are companies adjusting innovation within the pandemic? What have been the wins and losses? What are the best practices?
Re:NDA for Seed / Series A Rounds
on Tuesday July 21, 2020 @12:05PM (#23907989)
Thanks for the reply, very helpful
NDA for Seed / Series A Rounds
How to start ups typically handle NDAs for investors during Seed and Series A rounds? I've heard that most investors refuse to sign them. Is there a basic template that would cover materials exchange and outline a non-compete and non-solicit?
Re:Should I pursue CS over MBA?
on Thursday July 02, 2020 @02:00PM (#23716096)
Thanks for the feedback - it can be difficult to break out of the "corporate group think"
Re:Should I pursue CS over MBA?
on Thursday July 02, 2020 @01:59PM (#23716090)
You're spot on - very comfortable with accounting and finance. I've created a lot of value so far through financial modeling for organizations.
Great feedback on CS degree.
Re:Should I pursue CS over MBA?
on Monday June 29, 2020 @02:25PM (#23680628)
I saw that, which inspired this post. I'm going less for social status (lived the ibanker thing and didn't like it) and more for building a product or business I'd be proud of.
Should I pursue CS over MBA?
The corporation I work for highly values the MBA, however I am struggling to justify the cost and ROI. I work in M&A and Corporate Strategy for a FTSE 100 in the data and analytics space and interested in having a long career in entrepreneurship and investing. Curious if anyone has a viewpoint on how a degree in CS would serve me. Considering taking a few undergrad level courses and/or...
Re:Show HN: I built a site to compare fees and rates for sending money...
on Wednesday August 28, 2019 @11:33AM (#20820799)
Interesting concept, I was chewing on something similar a few months ago and excited to see someone put this into action. Looking forward to following your growth. - JS