Mark connects us with the founders of Arcangel, Ashrith Athmaram and Srikar Srinivasan, who discuss the challenges and opportunities in early-stage investments, particularly in angel investing. They explain how their platform connects accredited investors with startup founders, aiming to simplify the investment process and broaden the types of businesses that can receive funding. The discussion covers the barriers to entry for investors, the streamlined process of Arcangel, and the importance of personal connections between investors and founders. They also touch on their future goals, regulatory challenges, and the balance between school and entrepreneurship.
Connect with Ashrith and Srikar on LinkedIn and check out Arcangel!
Takeaways
- Early stage companies have high growth potential.
- Arcangel connects investors with diverse startups.
- Less than 2% of accredited investors engage in angel investing.
- The platform simplifies the investment process for both parties.
- Founders set their own equity terms on the platform.
- Investors can be hands-on or hands-off in their involvement.
- Arcangel aims to create a large network of startups globally.
- The founders are balancing school and their startup efforts.
- Regulatory compliance is managed through partnerships.
- Future goals include a large pitch competition to attract investors.
Chapters
- 03:08 Introducing Arcangel: Bridging Investors and Founders
- 06:00 Understanding the Barriers to Angel Investing
- 08:56 The Streamlined Process of Arcangel
- 12:01 Investor Involvement and Expectations
- 15:06 Navigating the Platform: How to Get Involved
- 18:00 Regulatory Challenges and Solutions
- 20:53 Balancing School and Entrepreneurship
- 23:59 Future Goals and Aspirations for Arcangel
- 26:53 The Personal Touch: Investors as Sherpas
- 29:46 Podcasts and Music: Inspirations for the Journey
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