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.