Angel Investing 101 (Live Online)

Learn how to invest directly into early stage companies you really believe in or take equity for your consulting services.Our goal is to get you so well-versed and comfortable with the language and mechanics of angel investing, that you can confidently approach any early stage founder whose company you really believe in, and secure yourself an investment that could change your life, no matter how small your cheque.After Angels 101, you'll be able to:Develop an industry-specific investment thesis.Understand how Convertible Notes and SAFEs work.Understand how the Priced Round works (Convertible Preferred Shares).Understand how equity in a Company's option plan works.Persuade a founder to let you invest in their early-stage company.Course OutlineSession 1: The BasicsFoundational Concepts: Private vs Public Co, Accredited Investors, Angel vs VCAngel Mindset: Benefits and Risks in Early Stage InvestingDeal Sequencing: Basic patterns in early series of fundraisingKey Players in the Venture Ecosystem: Family, Friends, Angels, VC’s, Crowdfunding, LendersSession 2: Investment Thesis, Deal Sourcing & Due DiligenceInvestment Thesis Development: Macro & Micro ThesesDeal Sourcing: 6 SourcesDue Diligence: Investor Decks, 5-Year Forecasts, Data RoomKey Investment ResourcesSession 3: Seed Stage DealsTerms of the Convertible NoteTerms of the SAFEPro Forma Cap Table: Your tool to predict your equity outcomeThe 7 Drivers of Your Financial OutcomeSession 4: Series A Stage Deals, Negotiating Equity As A Consultant & The ExitTerms of the Priced Round (Convertible Preferred Shares)Economics vs Control in a Priced RoundHow Options Work & How to Negotiate Equity as a ConsultantMonitoring Your Investment & The ExitReceive unlimited access to the on-demand video of the course.