
Peek inside the minds of elite angel investors who backed Google, Uber, and Twilio. Josh Maher's bestselling guide reveals how top investors achieve 40%+ returns, with exclusive interviews from Mark Suster and Brad Feld. Your roadmap to startup wealth awaits.
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Welcome to the exciting world of angel investing. I'm Josh Maher, and in this book, we'll explore the strategies and tactics that successful angel investors use to create wealth through start-up investments. As the president of Seattle Angel, a non-profit organization focused on strengthening the startup capital market in the Pacific Northwest, I've had the opportunity to witness firsthand how angel investors operate and make their decisions. Throughout my career as an investor and consultant, I've seen the transformative power of angel investing. It's not just about writing checks; it's about contributing to the growth of innovative ideas and helping entrepreneurs realize their visions. In the following sections, we'll dive deep into the mindset and methods of different types of angel investors, and I'll share insights from my interviews with some of the most successful angels in the business.
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