Distributions of Outcomes and Angel Investing

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How Luck Affects Investing in Startups

One seemingly bizarre question highlights an important point about how luck affects investing in startups. Learn more after the jump. Read more »

Are Accelerator Funds a Better Way for Angels to Invest?

Is investing in accelerator funds better than joining an angel group? Here's three reasons why the answer to that question is yes. Read more »

5 Reasons Angels May Have Small Portfolios

The typical angel portfolio has 7 companies, too small to ensure an acceptable financial return at minimal risk. Here's why angels have small portfolios. Read more »

For Angels, Convertible Notes Beat SAFEs

Why do convertible notes beat SAFE? There are several important differences between the two, which make the former a better choice for most angels. Read more »

Academic Angels Focus on Former Students

We take a look at why faculty angel investors tend to focus on investing in ventures that emerged from their institutions. Read more »

Why Art Business Incubators are Boosting Startups

Entrepreneurial artists are finding the ability to grow and expand thanks to art business incubators like the one at Cleveland Flea. Read more »

Understanding the Online Platform Economy

One major change in the economy over the past two decades has been the rise of the online platform economy that facilitate peer-to-peer transactions. Read more »

What’s the Best Stage for Angels to Invest?

One of the most common questions would-be angel investors ask is, "What's best stage for angels to invest?" Several start-up investors suggested this one. Read more »

A Simple Economics Lesson for United Airlines

United has certainly learned an important economics lesson. Instead of forcing market choice, they should have relied on the power of markets. Read more »