Your First Angel Check: What Investors Don’t Tell Founders

A practical session for early stage founders preparing to raise their first angel round.

I’ll share lessons from both sides of the table as a founder, angel investor, and startup advisor, covering:

* What investors actually look for

* When you’re ready to raise

* Valuation and dilution

* How to approach investors

* Common fundraising mistakes and red flags

* What really happens behind the scenes before the check

The session will be practical, story driven, and based on real startup experiences, with clear takeaways founders can use immediately.