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Is there a difference in expectation and attitude between Angels in the USA vs those in other Geographical regions and are there disadvantages because of this?

Surprisingly, no. Angels of a certain ‘level of professionalism’ have more in common with each other regardless of geography, than do novice and ‘super angels’ in the same city. I am friends with many professional angels from around the world, and my analyses (allowing for our individual investment preferences) are virtually identical to those of […]
David S. Rose
David S. Rose , Founder and CEO , GUST INC.
6 Jul 2014
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Think Hard Before Jumping From Corporate To Startup

I talk to many people who have spent years struggling up the corporate ladder who dream of jumping ship and becoming an entrepreneur. I hasten to tell them that every job move is fraught with risk, but the move from employee to entrepreneur is on the high end of the risk curve. It’s a big […]
Martin Zwilling
Martin Zwilling , Founder and CEO , Startup Professionals
6 Jul 2014
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What is the best advice a boss/supervisor ever gave you?

Make a decision. This one I learned in reverse from watching my very first boss, who would not/could not make a decision to save his life. The result was an office that descended nearly into paralysis, before everyone else (including me) started making decisions around him. Keep in mind that not making a decision IS making one, […]
David S. Rose
David S. Rose , Founder and CEO , GUST INC.
3 Jul 2014
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Where Is Your Technology In The Gartner Hype Cycle?

The Hype Cycle was a concept put forward by Gartner, Inc. back in 1995 meant to apply to technology product evolution and acceptance. As I was reading about it a while back, it occurred to me that the concept relates directly to how investors see startup opportunities and potential success as well, at least those with technology […]
Martin Zwilling
Martin Zwilling , Founder and CEO , Startup Professionals
29 Jun 2014
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What are key issues for companies to keep in mind when obtaining investment from an Angel group?

The main one is simultaneously obvious and under-estimated in both directions: you are likely getting a bunch of small-ish investors at once. This might typically be anywhere from five to twenty-five investors each putting in somewhere between $10,00 and $100,000 (depending on the group.) The good side is that you now have 5-25 smart, connected […]
David S. Rose
David S. Rose , Founder and CEO , GUST INC.
29 Jun 2014
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