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He described himself as an innovation catalyst decades before the term angel investor was coined.

whom I have met through New York Angels, the group I founded more than 10 years ago that is currently the most active angel organization in the United States. These angels aren't high-profile entrepreneurs or business rock stars. They are financial professionals, lawyers, real estate developers, art collectors, retired corporate executives and, yes

I teach at business schools, attend startup community events, and host small gatherings of young entrepreneurs. By serving as a mentor at accelerators such as Columbia's Greenhouse, Yale's Entrepreneurial Institute, DreamIT Ventures, and Founders Institute, and as a speaker/participant at events organized by groups such as Sandbox Network, StartupG

Improving Fund-raising Materials 3 Fund-raising Process 12 Due Diligence Research 3 Deal Flow Sourcing 3 Meetings/Calls with Potential Investors 1 Work with Portfolio Companies 2 Networking/Professional Development 3

Finding a lead is one of the most frustrating challenges for a startup entrepreneur—but it is also one of the most important.