Bellingham Angel Investors’ Post

My startup network, ahoy! Here is a webinar that may be interesting for you! 🚀 #funding #startup

💰 Startups with female founders generate 78 cents in revenue for every dollar of funding compared to 31 cents for male-founded startups 💪 Startups with a female founder perform 63% better than those with all-male founding teams *Women founders tend to build businesses that generate more revenues, create higher job growth, dream bigger, and execute better.* DC is a great place for female founders. Female founders are great for DC. #WeBackFounders *Stats from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), MassChallenge, and First Round Capital.

Reposting for visibility + couple thoughts: - it would be great to know the source and the methodology behind this data - very surprised that SFBA is not on the map - the subtitle of the map doesn't match the title. The subtitle says it's shows the "change", while the title says that this dataviz is about "top metros". These are very different things. To illustrate, if you have a metro that had 1 new woman-owned startup in 2022 and 2 in 2023, then the growth is 100%. In another place, if you had 100 startups in 2022 and 101 in 2023, then the growth is 1%, and the second place won't make this "top" list. But the second place is still much better than the first one in terms of new startups, since it has ~50 more startups than the first one. This is likely the explanation for the absence of SFBA (and, likely, some other cities) in the list. Still, that's some interesting and encouraging data. #dataviz #startup #equity

At the recent Founders N' Funders event, I got to see our founder Eduardo Henriques give a quick 30-second pitch for Ponder.ly - a really exciting glimpse into what we're building. For those interested in seeing the full pitch and learning more about our AI-powered consumer intelligence platform, Eduardo Henriques will be presenting at the upcoming Pitch Deck Review Session on May 20th. This is a great opportunity to observe his pitch to a panel of startup experts who will provide valuable feedback. As a co-founder, I'm really passionate about the problem we're solving - enabling brands to ethically collect customer data and generate deep insights, while empowering consumers to control and benefit from sharing their information. Our approach using interactive branded data communities, gamification, and AI is truly innovative. I'd encourage anyone interested in disruptive marketing/research technologies to sign up and check out Eduardo's pitch. It will give you a window into how Ponder.ly is pioneering the future of transparent data exchange between brands and customers. Looking forward to getting more exposure and feedback as we continue growing Ponder.ly into a game-changing platform! Thanks to Jeff Erickson with Founders N' Funders because without his support and unconditional belief in startups like ours, we wouldn't have opportunities like this. Supportive ecosystems play a vital role in nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/guFgMib4 Tanner S. Zyanya Bejarano David Reyes Jose Octavio Carrillo

Founders who have strong personal brand and media coverage are 25% more likely to attract capital. Was happy to share several key tips on how to start securing media coverage when you are an early stage founder

Dissertation in Social Studies Raises Questions About Generalizability and External Validity In an academic setting, it's commendable to recognize the strengths of a dissertation while also critically assessing its limitations. Valentina Wieltsch's dissertation exploring the influence of language used in startup pitches on the evaluation process of corporate accelerators is undoubtedly a significant contribution to the field. The meticulous analysis and insightful findings offer valuable insights into the dynamics of accelerator-st startup interactions. However, it's crucial to acknowledge that the scope of the research may have limitations. The reliance on data from a limited group and region might restrict the generalizability of the findings beyond that specific context, potentially limiting its relevance for startups pitching outside Germany. While the unique and powerful data utilized in the study offer depth and richness to the analysis, it's important to recognize the need for broader cross-cultural and cross-regional perspectives to ensure the applicability of the findings in diverse startup ecosystems. Furthermore, the dissertation's reliance on funding from eXplore, while beneficial for the research process, raises questions about potential biases or influences on the study's outcomes. Transparency regarding funding sources and their potential impact on research findings is essential for maintaining academic integrity and credibility. Overall, while Valentina Wieltsch's dissertation represents a commendable scholarly effort, future research endeavors could benefit from addressing these limitations to enhance the breadth and relevance of the findings for a broader audience and diverse startup landscapes.

One of the most important considerations for founders raising capital is who to bring onto their cap tables. Understanding the investors you are speaking to is not just fundamental for successful fundraising, it's also absolutely critical to long term alignment and success. Join the OnePitch VC Reverse Pitch Party today at 3pm to learn more about 18 of Australia's most active early-stage investors on one call. Tag any raising, or soon-to-be-raising founders you know! Giant Leap Rampersand Macdoch Ventures Alberts Sprint Ventures Aura Ventures Five V Capital Black Nova Venture Capital Investible Carthona Capital OIF Ventures Tidal Ventures Cut Through Venture OneVentures Square Peg Black Sheep Capital Archangel Ventures

Last call for Friday's virtual event. We currently have over one hundred attendees registered and four fast growing early-stage companies being showcased. If you're an Angel Investor you don't want to miss this event. If you qualify you can invest as little as $2K into some of these companies through AAN's syndicate. Join us to learn more! #pitchevent #angelinvesting #venturecapital

Dedicated to the *DBC* (Dad Building Companies) community started by James Roycroft-Davis few months ago, where dad founders juggle startups, family life, and “innovative” solutions using minimal resources! Recently, DBC scaled up, and I’ve got to say, it's the most resourceful group I've joined. Sharing a recent gem from the dad-hack: mid-air on a 13-hour flight, with a restless little one (3 yrs old) and a seat screen that *just wouldn't* turn off. Did I break out any fancy tech? Nope. Just a napkin, a little finesse, and the screen stayed covered, letting my son finally get some sleep. (Trust me, it felt like a DBC-level win!) P.S. – This isn’t an airline review. It’s a shoutout to every DBC dad making it work with what we’ve got! #DadBuildingCompanies #DBC #InnovativeDad

Please join next week's event to learn more about investing in these four companies. #angelinvesting #venturecapital