Angels - SWITCH

What's in a GTM Strategy

Understanding how a start intends to get market traction is key to determining how successful (or not) it may be in the future. We talked with Jory des Jardins, who’s acted as CMO for multiple early-stage startups, about how to think about a startups go to market roadmap.

Diving Into the Numbers

Being able to understand the finances of a startup is important for both assessing and tracking the health of a company. We talked with Kate Venezia, Head of Finance and Business Operations at Builder.io, about looking at and tracking this portion of a portfolio company.

A Framework for Assessing Startups

As we’re due diligencing companies, there are a lot of ways we can break down what we see in front of us. We sat down with Ebony Utley, Co-Founder of Ensemble Innovation and Professor at Cal State, to talk through the framework she and her firm uses when accelerating early-stage startups.

The Legal Side of Startup Investing

A discussion around some of the legal matter angel investors experience during their investment process. We sat down with Linda Morgan, a Partner at Newman Lickstein, who focuses on technology, startups and venture capital.

Due Diligence on a Founder When You Don't Have Much Access

When you don't get a lot of face time with a founder, it doesn't mean you can't do meaningful diligence, it just means you have to be strategic about where you look.

How Much Should You Actually Invest as a First-Time Angel?

One of the first questions new angels ask is "how much should I put in?" Here's a simple four-step exercise to figure out your angel budget before you write your first check.

Why Angels Love QSBS (And You Should Too)

Angel investing already comes with serious upside potential. There's a tax advantage to flag called QSBS, and if you're investing in early-stage startups, you need to know about it.