Unleashing the Power of Collaboration: How Angel Investor Networks Can Transform the Startup Ecosystem with Pieter Dorsman

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From StartUP To ScaleUP

RevUP Caribbean Limited

6 episodes

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Building wealth is the ultimate goal for every entrepreneur. But here’s the problem: not all of us make it to the finish line. How do we achieve product-market fit here in the Caribbean? How do we attract investors to our startups? How do you become one of the few winners who make it? Those are the questions, and this podcast will provide the answer. Your host is Sandra Glasgow, Managing Director of RevUP Caribbean, and she's tapping into her extensive network to give you access to her network of successful entrepreneurs winning right now.

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Unleashing the Power of Collaboration: How Angel Investor Networks Can Transform the Startup Ecosystem with Pieter Dorsman

From StartUP To ScaleUP

37 minutes 37 seconds

2 years ago

Unleashing the Power of Collaboration: How Angel Investor Networks Can Transform the Startup Ecosystem with Pieter Dorsman

Investing in a startup is akin to a marriage. It's about investing in people and confidence in the entrepreneur's commitment and resilience is paramount. At the same time, we cannot downplay the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing among ourselves as angel investors.

Being part of a network allows investors to collaborate on due diligence, share expertise, and build a stronger portfolio more quickly. It also provides a support system and helps protect your rights.

To explore this topic further, today I’m joined by my friend and long-time investor, Pieter Dorsman. Pieter is a seasoned angel investor, advisor and mentor, who is President and CEO of Redpeaks Management Inc., a consulting firm focused on advising technology companies on capital raising and restructuring activities. Pieter is also a Director and CFO at eFund, a Vancouver-based seed stage investment fund which has invested in 42 tech companies to date. Since 2018, he has also been an owner and director of Vancouver's Angel Forum.

In this conversation, Pieter and I discuss the benefits and challenges of angel investing, advantages of joining an angel investor network, the importance of education and mentorship for new angel investors, how he addresses the challenges with finding quality deals, realistic time horizons of investments, and more. Enjoy the episode!

Highlights

Pieter’s transition from banking and motivation to become an angel investor
The importance of providing support and capital to startups
The distinction between angel investors and venture capitalists (VCs)
Diverse motivations and backgrounds of angel investors
How collaboration with the government can improve the entrepreneurial environment and increase deal flow
Why Pieter emphasizes the founder's character and commitment when making investment decisions
How angels and angel networks can build trust with founders
Different methods commonly used for valuing startups
The long-term nature of angel investing and realistic time horizons for exits
How involved angel investors typically get with founder
Challenges with founders who are not equipped to run their companies
Upcoming webinar series on angel investing

Ready to learn more?

Apply to be a member of the next cohort of RevUP Caribbean, the Caribbean’s first virtual business incubator for high-growth start-ups at ⁠⁠https://www.revupcaribbean.com/⁠⁠

Composer: Seretse Small, Founder, Avant Academy of Music