We just released Angel Network Pulse: The First 101 - an analysis of 101 angel network investments tracked over nine months through The Diligent Observer newsletter. Here's what I learned: The Big Picture 101 deals across 72 angel networks in 15 countries. $288M in announced funding (likely closer to $500M total funding, since only 53% disclosed round sizes). This represents roughly 8-10% of total annual angel network activity based on ACA's tracking of 1,200-1,500 deals per year. Key Finding...
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We just released Angel Network Pulse: The First 101 - an analysis of 101 angel network investments tracked over nine months through The Diligent Observer newsletter. Here's what I learned: The Big Picture 101 deals across 72 angel networks in 15 countries. $288M in announced funding (likely closer to $500M total funding, since only 53% disclosed round sizes). This represents roughly 8-10% of total annual angel network activity based on ACA's tracking of 1,200-1,500 deals per year. Key Finding...
Episode 48: "A Mile Deep" | North Texas Angel Network Co-Chairman Ichan Stall on Assessing Founder Psychology, Building Angel Communities, and Why Pulling the Lawnmower Behind Your Bicycle is the Way
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Episode 48: "A Mile Deep" | North Texas Angel Network Co-Chairman Ichan Stall on Assessing Founder Psychology, Building Angel Communities, and Why Pulling the Lawnmower Behind Your Bicycle is the Way
Today's episode explores three ideas that caught my attention: Small operational advantages compound infinitely - His lawnmower efficiency tracking and strategic positioning showed me how founders who obsess over tiny details can dominate markets.Angel networks fail without grassroots hustle - Growing NTAN from 15 to 70 members required zero silver bullets, just relentless coffee meetings and authentic relationship building.Community impact scales investment success - His ecosystem-building a...
The Diligent Observer Podcast
We just released Angel Network Pulse: The First 101 - an analysis of 101 angel network investments tracked over nine months through The Diligent Observer newsletter. Here's what I learned: The Big Picture 101 deals across 72 angel networks in 15 countries. $288M in announced funding (likely closer to $500M total funding, since only 53% disclosed round sizes). This represents roughly 8-10% of total annual angel network activity based on ACA's tracking of 1,200-1,500 deals per year. Key Finding...
