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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

Both Sides of the Table

I have never been more optimistic about the impact that the tech startup community is having on cities in America or about the role that cities outside of San Francisco / Silicon Valley can play in our future. Changes in the Software World & in Venture Capital. The Foundations of the Seattle startup community.

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Should every startup get funded?

This is going to be BIG.

Getting key strategy advice early on, or getting introduced to a new market can make or break a company in ways that no amount of angel capital can help. That’s what makes venture capital such a risky investment. Help doesn’t necessarily mean an angel round sized check.

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Five common misconceptions about building a startup in New York City

This is going to be BIG.

I grew up here, went to school here, and have worked hard over the last 5+ years to help build up the NYC innovation community. My company was not well executed enough to achieve venture capital financing—and that wasn’t the city’s fault, it was mine. I was there, too. Misconception #2: There’s no tech talent in NYC/Wall St.

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Success & Challenges of the angel community: SEC asks ACA CEO Pat Gouhin to advise on capital formation as part of the FinHub’s Peer-2-Peer Series.

Angel Capital Association

By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer May 10, 2022 – Seeking to strengthen connection, advocacy and understanding as well as advise those in the SEC and FinHub community, CEO Pat Gouhin was thrilled to represent angel investors and the angel ecosystem at FinHub’s Peer-to-Peer meet-up on capital formation. “It

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Startup Capital: Feast or Famine?

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It is suggested that companies cannot find the cash necessary to start new and exciting ventures. Furthermore during this economic downturn, we’ve heard a crescendo of voices lamenting the lack of startup funding, as communities finally recognize that new companies are the key source of job creation in this country.

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The New Age of Angel Investing: Leveraging Community for Sourcing, Portfolio Development, and Investment Success

Angel Capital Association

Venture Capital (VC) funding has declined across the board due to macroeconomic factors, with 2023 marking the lowest level of venture investment activity since 2019. Both of these methods also face difficulties in fostering community engagement and providing clear, ongoing support to portfolio companies post-investment.

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Hans Severiens Award Given to Tony Shipley

Angel Capital Association

Hans Severiens winners Tony Shipley, left, of Queen City Angels and Dan Rosen , right, of the Aliance of Angels. The Hans Severiens Award recognizes personal impact on the advancement of angel investing globally and highlights the special relationship that angels and entrepreneurs build to innovate, create jobs, and drive the economy.