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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 58 | Founded | a year ago | 
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingEntrepreneurshipBusiness  | |||

We just released Angel Network Pulse: The First 101 - an analysis of 101 angel network investments tracked over nine months through The Diligent Observer newsletter. Here's what I learned:
The Big Picture
101 deals across 72 angel networks in 15 co... more
Today's episode explores three ideas that caught my attention:
• Binary scoring reduce bias - Wade's yes/no questions (vs typical “tell me a story” questions) help address the "I like every founder" problem.
• Transaction fees align incentives ... more
Today's episode explores three ideas that caught my attention:
• The Missouri ecosystem is wild - I’ve 100% been sleeping on it. Names like Zapier, Equipment Share, Veterans United, and so many more all started there. It’s so easy to miss entire inn... more
Today's episode explores three ideas that caught my attention:
• Small operational advantages compound infinitely - His lawnmower efficiency tracking and strategic positioning showed me how founders who obsess over tiny details can dominate markets.... more
Today's episode explores three ideas that caught my attention:
• Ecosystem competition breeds innovation – The friendly rivalry between DFW Startup Week and Brad Feld's Denver Startup Week shows how healthy external competition is a wonderful th... more
Today's episode explores three ideas that caught my attention:
• The courage to admit ignorance can be a competitive advantage - Trey's willingness to ask "dumb" questions in healthcare settings was one of the key distinctives that allowed him t... more
Today's episode explores three ideas that caught my attention:
• Angel board representation dropped from 34% to 26% - Despite consistently seeing better returns WITH board representation, fewer angel groups are securing board seats.
• Early-st... more
Today's episode explores three ideas that caught my attention:
• Capital proximity ≠ capital access - Quinn's take on the "access to capital problem" was a thoughtful take on perceived geographic disadvantages in fundraising.
• Non-investment motiva... more
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