The Angel Investor Starter Kit ~
Many other investment alternatives exist, but angel investing is the most rewarding. But it's this abundance of knowledge that could confuse beginners.
This toolkit is designed for new investors looking to learn more. Any professional reader is welcome to add suggestions in the comments.
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Articles/Videos to help you get started
How to be an Angel Investor - Paul Graham
This piece was written by Paul Graham based on a lecture he gave at the 2009 Angel Conference. This essay, which covers angel investing from A to Z, deserves to be your first choice if you want a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
Angel Investor: The Key Details & 5 Best Networks - Jay Fuchs
Jay Fuchs provides a glimpse into how angel investors work, the pros and cons of angel investing, and the Top 5 angel networks.
Become an Angel Investor | Demystifying Angel Investing - The Money Mile
Watch Himanshu Verma, the co-founder of Shift Alt Cap, explain the barriers to angel investing, namely ‘loss aversion’ and ‘lonely investor syndrome.’
People you should follow
The biggest startup conference in the world is hosted by Calacanis, who also manages a $10 million angel fund. He invested in Uber in the first round and has also backed more than 60 other firms, including Chartbeat, Gowalla, and Evernote.
Why follow: He’s a regular blogger who shares his vast experience with his network
Brad has worked in venture capital (VC) since 1987 and is a managing director at the early investment firm Foundry Group. He is also a co-founder of the startup accelerator Techstars, which offers startups coaching, networking opportunities, and $118,000 in seed money.
Why follow: His Twitter feed is a steady stream of startup advice and insight, from his tweets on teaching to the latest industry news and influencer blog posts.
A partner with Matrix Partners, Skok also offers the No. 2 site in Forbes' 100 Best Websites for Entrepreneurs, ForEntrepreneurs.com. He's helped brands like Tabblo and TribeHR to successful exits.
Why follow: His Twitter feed and blog are full of in-depth, super helpful entrepreneur and startup resources, advice, and knowledge.
Communities to help you network
Slack community with more than 39k members, including ~700 or so Angel investors. Lots of high-quality content here as well.
A global community of 9k+ founders and investors. There is a focus on Generation Z companies and trends, but don’t worry if you’re a millennial (or older) like me - you can still join. (by Meagan Loyst)
Built on the back of the successful startup podcast, this community has more than 8k members worldwide. (top tip: join the Startups To Watch channel).
Books and Podcasts
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC) interviews the world's greatest venture capitalists, and once a week, 20VC Host Harry Stebbings is also joined by one great founder of our time.