Skin in the Game VC Podcast

Being a successful angel investor requires a lot of work and commitment. At Florida Funders, our goal is to make it easier for people and increase their chances of finding the right opportunities for them. Being in this arena for over 25 years, we’ve learned valuable lessons on how to maximize the probability of great returns, and we’ve compiled these best practices into what we call “The 5 Ds of Angel Investing.” In this episode, Tom Wallace talks in detail about these five important elements that every investor should pay attention to and rigorously follow whenever the opportunity to invest comes their way. Tune in, and learn more about the 5 Ds of Angel Investing, and how Florida Funders can help both investors and founders to reach higher grounds in their ventures. Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google Podcasts In this episode, you will learn:The 5 Ds of Angel Investing and why they are crucial for a successful angel investor. (00:45)The importance of being selective about the companies you’re investing in (01:45)The two parts of the due diligence process required for a great investment. (02:46)The role played by domain expertise in having successful investments. (08:32)The reason we encourage our investors to build a diversified portfolio. (09:52)Why discipline plays a crucial part in angel investing. (11:14)Why Florida Funders is making angel investing easy. (12:46) Connect with Tom Wallace:LinkedInFlorida Funders website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

Being a successful angel investor requires a lot of work and commitment. At Florida Funders, our goal is to make it easier for people and increase their chances of finding the right opportunities for them. Being in this arena for over 25 years, we’ve learned valuable lessons on how to maximize the probability of great returns, and we’ve compiled these best practices into what we call “The 5 Ds of Angel Investing.”

 

In this episode, Tom Wallace talks in detail about these five important elements that every investor should pay attention to and rigorously follow whenever the opportunity to invest comes their way.

 

Tune in, and learn more about the 5 Ds of Angel Investing, and how Florida Funders can help both investors and founders to reach higher grounds in their ventures.

 

Listen on Spotify

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Listen on Google Podcasts

 

In this episode, you will learn:

  • The 5 Ds of Angel Investing and why they are crucial for a successful angel investor. (00:45)
  • The importance of being selective about the companies you’re investing in (01:45)
  • The two parts of the due diligence process required for a great investment. (02:46)
  • The role played by domain expertise in having successful investments. (08:32)
  • The reason we encourage our investors to build a diversified portfolio. (09:52)
  • Why discipline plays a crucial part in angel investing. (11:14)
  • Why Florida Funders is making angel investing easy. (12:46)

 

Connect with Tom Wallace:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Skin in the Game VC Podcast?

Florida Funders Managing Partner and "Skin in the Game VC" podcast hosts Saxon Baum & Tom Wallace believes that entrepreneurs are game changers and that the companies they envision, create and build make the world a better place. FLF is a hybrid venture capital fund and investor network that discovers, funds, and builds early-stage technology companies. We combine a $300M+ venture platform with 2,000+ accredited investors to back breakout founders in B2B software, fintech, AI, health care, and cybersecurity. Beyond capital, our team of serial entrepreneurs and investors provides operating expertise, strategic introductions, and a nationwide support network that helps founders win. By unifying venture capital with an engaged investor community, we deliver exceptional outcomes for founders and LPs alike. This podcast was envisioned to educate, connect and activate accredited investors to get skin in the game and invest like a VC.