Interesting philosophical discussion about the multi-generational approach to creating wealth and then spreading that wealth around. It compares the second generation of those that came from the eBay/Paypal phenomena with the Google phenomena. It is a similar discussion we have regarding west coast angels and east coast angels. Multi-generational entrepreneurs occur when one company succeeds [...]

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In researching for other blogs to connect to that serve insights and information to angel investors, I found Jesse Rasch’s blog. His blog entry from March 07: UnVenture Capital: An Alternative Approach to Startup Investing; contained timeless insights regarding the difference between angel investors and venture capitalists. Further, Jesse shares his criteria for making investments. [...]

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We hear so much about web 2.0 social communities, so how does an angel investor determine the hype from the substance? Do they watch this trend flame out or do they jump on the wave? The danger of the hype of the web 2.0 companies is that we can get caught up in the same groundswell of exciting yet non-commercial concepts as we saw happen in 1998 with the flood of dot-com investment opportunities.

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Karen Rands of Kugarand Holdings LLC. shares her insights about Angel Investing in this interesting podcast interview. Karen has raised millions of dollars for entrepreneurs! When Karen speaks, people listen to what she has to say about raising money! Launch Funding Network and The Network for Business Angels and Investors are successfully bringing entrepreneurs and [...]

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Karen Rands has been working with angel investors since 2001.  She began capturing their insights, researching and gathering information regarding angel investing to write a series of books to teach high net-worth individuals how to create wealth through private equity investing.    She is the managing director for one of the fastest growing angel investor [...]

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A recent article on the Fortune Small Business addressed this very topic:  Angel investors operating in organized groups are seeing average returns on investment similar to those enjoyed by venture capitalists, according to a new study.  The Article went on to say: Kauffman Foundation and the Angel Capital Education Foundation, the “Returns of Angel Investors [...]

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