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Finding an Angel Group to Match Your Interests
/in Angel Investing /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
There are new angel groups cropping up everywhere. When selecting one to join, it’s important to examine not solely the bare requirements, but to consider whether the group invests in companies matching your …
Overcoming Bias When Investigating A Potential Target
/2 Comments/in Angel Investing /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Most of us don’t consider ourselves to be biased in any way. We prefer to believe that our decisions – including our investment decisions, particularly – are based on sound reasoning which takes …
Who Are Angel Investors? – and Why It Matters
/2 Comments/in Angel Investing /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Angels are responsible for much of the startup growth in the United States. Because they’re more willing to invest in early-stage companies, angels have a huge impact on high-growth ventures. While they’re helping …
Insights From the HALO 2017 Report
/in Angel Investing /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
The Kauffman Foundation continues to inspire and educate in the entrepreneurship space. Its sister non-profits, the Angel Resource Institute and the Angel Capital Association, aim to do for angel investing what the Kauffman …
Peer-to-Peer Lending – An Alternative to the Traditional Bank Loan
/in Funding /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Thanks to the Internet and quick-thinking entrepreneurs, banks are no longer the only source to which small business owners can turn for a loan. Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending enables small business owners to borrow …
SBA Loan Primer for Small Businesses
/in Funding /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has been a useful resource for small business owners and has helped American small businesses to secure financing ever since it was founded in 1953. The SBA has …
Ask Around: Crowdfunding For Your Business
/in Funding /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Crowdfunding enables businesses to seek financial backing from anyone. It can be a useful tool, both for idea validation and soliciting/accepting customer pre-orders. Many people are familiar with Kickstarter, one of the largest …
Growing With Equity Crowdfunding
/in Funding /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
On May 16th, 2016, entrepreneurs gained a new potential funding pool thanks to rule changes pertaining to equity crowdfunding. The JOBS Act addressed old SEC rules and changed the law so that individuals …
Are Investors the Answer to Your Funding Prayers?
/in Funding /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
One funding option that many entrepreneurs keep on tap for the proverbial rainy day is to seek capital from outside investors. While that idea might seem exciting, the path toward its implementation is …
Can Credit Cards Fund Your Startup Venture?
/in Funding /by Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Given such well-known, non-traditionally financed success stories such as Google and Airbnb, basing your initial corporate financing on credit cards may appear to be a wise move. As with all financing, however, the …