Second Tuesday of the month. 6:00 – 8:30 PM. XYZ Restaurant. Dinner and pitches. Many angel groups operate under what is commonly known as the “dinner club model” where members get together once a month to have dinner and hear pitches. This model works very well for a lot...
Pitching is more art than science in my opinion. I do not think there is a single set of rules for building the perfect deck, for example, and for good reason- each early stage company is unique and should be communicated as such. Depending on...
As part of our mission to educate entrepreneurs, we usually spend a half hour or more giving feedback to companies who apply for funding regardless of whether we think the company is a good investment fit for CAV Angels or not. This feedback ranges from...
“My company is going to be a billion dollar company in just a few years, so invest now while you still can!” Ok, so none of the entrepreneurs we’ve heard from have made such an audacious claim, but we believe essential ingredients in any entrepreneur are...