How do you go from zero to sixty in mastering the angel fundraising game? What hidden indicators signal to investors that you’re a pro and not a rookie entrepreneur when it comes to your startup?

What’s the one thing angel investors look for in a pitch that most entrepreneurs miss? What small action will get you off to a great start with any angel investor?

In this episode, veteran angel investor and author Susan Preston talks about how she started the first group of women angels, the ABC’s of angel investing that you’ve always wondered about, how to decode investor responses to your pitch, get off to a great start, and much more.

Episode Highlights:
- The steps you must have in place before seeking angel investment
- How to tell when your product is customer ready
- When to approach angel investors
- How to find the right angel investors for your stage and industry
- How to avoid wasting time with "tire kickers"
- Hidden sources of angel investor referrals
- How to estimate your funding needs realistically
- Angel investor must-haves: realistic projections, competitor awareness, bench strength, traction
- What angel investor due diligence looks like
- The many disguises of an angel investor's "no" and how to move on quickly to your first "yes"
- The basics of angel investing: SAFE's and convertible notes
- How to manage the post-investment relationship with angel investors
- Notes on valuation and how to go the extra mile
- Then one thing women entrepreneurs can do to become more successful