Angel Q&A with Andrew Hwang, Broker Associate at SVN Land Run in OKC
When did you first become interested in Angel Investing? My first exposure to Angel Investing was when I was working in a start-up incubator started by Dan Gilbert in Detroit right out of college. Since then I’ve been in the real estate business and have more recently become interested in diversifying my investments. What […]
Angel Q&A with David Lewis, VP of Franchising at Express Personnel in Oklahoma City
What is the most common mistake that you see young entrepreneurs make? Lack of balance – remember this is a Goldilocks game. Some think too little of the potential of their idea, or the ability to grow a light bulb moment into a company of consequence. Others, charged up by dreams of glory, get out […]
Wharton Alumni Angel Network (WAAN) and Angel Capital Association foster an entrepreneurial community with Research
Wharton Entrepreneurship and ACA released some early results last week: The median investment size per deal is about $25,000. Angels maintain diversified portfolios that represent about 5 percent of their total held assets. Angels invest in nearly 16 companies over their portfolio lifetime. Angels typically make follow-on investments in companies, with a median of three follow-on […]
Entrepreneur Q&A with Craig Shimasaki, President and CEO of Moleculera
What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given as an entrepreneur? Interestingly, I did not have experienced mentors, although I desperately wanted them. Early on in my career, I found myself employed in positions where problems and needs arose that were not being addressed by the person in charge. When I […]
Entrepreneur Q&A w/ Mike Noshay, Chief Business Development & Innovation Officer at Verinovum
What was your first job? I couldn’t have asked for a better first job. Refereeing soccer and basketball for younger kids gave me the chance to be around the things I loved most and make money at the same time. What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given as an entrepreneur? […]
Angel Q&A with Michael R. Curtis, SSA Member
What is the most common mistake that you see young entrepreneurs make? Some young entrepreneurs have a difficult time in explaining how they become profitable. Taking on debt will solve some problems but will also cause many others. Stay focused on what your company is really about. What is the best piece of business […]
Oklahoma governor signs breast density notification bill into law
Oklahoma has just passed new legislation which requires healthcare facilities to include density information on mammography reports and notify women with dense breasts of potential cancer risks. Ascendant Diagnosis, who presented to SSA in January, is supporting the development of screening alternatives to increase patient compliance and increase early detection of breast issues. SeedStep Angel members can access […]
Angel Q&A with Wesley Jack, SSA member
What is the most common mistake that you see young entrepreneurs make? Their projections for revenue are generally way too optimistic. What is the best piece of business advice that you were ever given? Never invest on margin. What does it take for you to get excited about an investment? If it is […]
Venture Capitalist Paul Singh analyzes Tulsa’s Startup Scene
For those of you who don’t know who Paul Singh is, he is a serial entrepreneur (finding or consulting with 15+ successful startups) and co-founder of 500 Startups and incubator 1776. Paul has been a wealth of information especially for our Tulsa Angel investors. http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/smallbusiness/venture-capitalist-paul-singh-analyzes-tulsa-s-startup-scene/article_ec467e29-36f2-5a20-b8dd-5b71d333ce2d.html
Here are the Ideas that Dominated SXSW
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