Wannabe Angels

In this episode Harry speaks with Paul Strachman. Paul is an early-stage technology investor based in NY. After 8 years as General Partner at different funds (Red Sea Ventures, ISAI), Paul is now launching his own fund SPAR Ventures.SPAR Ventures is an early stage fund (Pre-Seed and Seed) investing in tech-enabled B2B companies serving the SMB market. Illustrative investments include Novo (neobank for SMBs), Tango (Product-Led Growth productivity tool) or Solo (super app for gig workers) amongst others.Paul brings a proven investment track record, deep operating experience as well as key B2SMB expertise through his existing portfolio (50% investments in B2SMB). He also brings his understanding of “consumer” acquisition and retention strategies applicable to SMB tech (from his consumer investing track record, to his experience working at Bain & co in the Consumer Practice and his role as the head of strategy at Equinox).Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - (Go straight to the episode by clicking here)Spotify - YoutubeSegments:0:00 Intros1:00 What is SMB?10:10 How does Paul present himself?11:37 What parallels has Paul discovered throughout his career?14:41 What does Paul think of his angel investing journey so far?23:00 What are Paul’s plans for the new fund?30:32 Where can you find Paul?Links to Additional Info:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulstrachman/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/french_pinkhas/Twitter - https://twitter.com/frenchpinkhasOther Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode Harry and Colin talk with Alex Roy. Alex is the founder of Johnson & Roy Advisors, the Autonocast, The Drive & The Human Driving Association. Alex set 7 Cannonball Run driving records in the ICE, EV & 3-wheeled classes, and worked at self-driving startup Argo AI for four years. He is author of The Driver, producer of APEX: The Secret Race Across America, and Chairman Emeritus of The Moth storytelling series. He’s been investing in mobility start-ups since 2014.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - (Go straight to the episode by clicking here)Spotify - YouTube -Segments:0:00 Intros2:26 What’s Alex’s experience with Angel Investing?5:32 How does Alex view his time at Argo AI?8:16 What is the best AV investment in Alex’s opinion?13:41 What does Alex think is over-hyped?18:08 What is Alex’s view on investing in Tesla?23:12 What is the future of AV investing?28:15 Rapid Fire: Good Investment, Bad Investment31:31 What does Alex think of Cruise?40:03 What does AV technology unlock?43:40 Where can you find Alex?Links to Additional Info:Alex RoyEmail - alex@alexandbartangelfund.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexroy/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexroy144/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AlexRoy144Websites -https://www.johnson-roy.comOther Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack -YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

Wannabe Angels Breakfast Tacos Meetup Info - Sept 26 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AMhttps://lu.ma/3k4jtfq2In this episode, Harry and Colin speak with Alex Cohen.  Alex is a Product leader and angel investor. He leads the consumer and growth product teams at Carbon Health, a fast growing digital health startup based in San Francisco. Previously founded 2 venture backed companies. He’s an angel investor in 70+ companies including Lula, CertifyOS, Flume Health, Almond OBGYN, Railway, Splitero, and many more!Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - (Go straight to the episode by clicking here)Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Wannabe Angels Meetup Info2:29 - Alex’s bio4:17 - Alex’s angel investing journey8:31 - How does Alex handle the balancing of his fund and day job?11:50 - What types of companies does Alex invest in?15:27 - How would Alex handle outreach from a founder in a space he was not familiar with?17:50 - What Alex has seen in 2019/2020 investments vs. now.22:35 - What advice does Alex have for angel investors now?28:01 - Is it better to invest in a lot of companies or concentrate? 31:32 -Trending Twitter Thread 1 - Is Angel investing just signing up for a quarterly newsletter?34:05 - Trending Twitter Thread 2 - Is the end goal for angel investing to raise a VC fund?Links to Additional Info:Alex CohenEmail - alex@alexandbartangelfund.comLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/alexander-cohenTwitter - https://twitter.com/anothercohenWebsites - https://www.alexandbartangelfund.comhttps://linktr.ee/carbonhealth https://www.spendoso.com/Morgan Barrett Tweet - https://twitter.com/MorganBarrettX/status/1698739623743418452Jeanine Suah Tweet - https://twitter.com/JeanineSuah/status/1697662447744610517Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

Wannabe Angels Breakfast Tacos Meetup Info - Sept 26 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AMhttps://lu.ma/3k4jtfq2In this episode, Harry and Colin speak with Maggie Sellers.  Maggie Sellers is an angel investor and syndicate lead, media entrepreneur and creator that sits at the intersection of entertainment, brand, and early-stage consumer startups. After pioneering Angel Investing and Private Market Investing Tok as a content creator in Los Angeles, she founded Hot Smart Rich Media, a digital media company that empowers startup founders, investors, creators, operators and 87,000+ other aspiring knowledge workers with real business insights by cutting out the boys club bullshit and getting real about what it takes for women to dominate in a man's world. Maggie is the co-founder of HSR Ventures, an early-stage consumer syndicate that invests $150K-$500K into some of the fastest growing consumer products, services and technology including De Soi, Sydecar, Mixlab, and Ohza. Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - (Go straight to the episode by clicking here)Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Wannabe Angels Meetup Info2:03 - Maggie’s bio4:32 - Maggie’s angel investing journey6:51 - What are examples of companies that Maggie looks to invest in?8:25 - How does Maggie want founders to think about her?13:39 - What is Maggie’s take on Syndicates?16:54 - Maggie’s use of Tik Tok for angel investing23:09 - What will and won’t Maggie offer to companies?27:01 - Story of Maggie’s first angel investment28:55 - Where to find Maggie Links to Additional Info:Maggie SellersTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellers_?_t=8fRAlDSQZ6Q&_r=1Newsletter - https://beacons.ai/maggiesellersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/Twitter - https://twitter.com/maggiesellers_?lang=en\Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

Wannabe Angels Breakfast Tacos Meetup Info - Sept 26 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AMhttps://lu.ma/3k4jtfq2In this episode, Colin speaks with Alex Pattis.  Alex is a seasoned professional with a strong track record. As a General Partner at Riverside Ventures, he's invested in 200+ startups, providing valuable support to entrepreneurs in their early stages. His extensive operating experience includes scaling startups for almost a decade, with a pivotal role at MAT, a startup later acquired in a 9-figure exit. Alex's influence extends to co-founding Hampton, a premium community for founders, and Last Money In, a VC newsletter focused on SPVs.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - (Go straight to the episode by clicking here)Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro4:05 - How did Alex get started with angel investing?9:13 - Alex’s first angel investment deal14:24 - What makes a successful SPV?18:15 - What size LP base does Alex see necessary?21:07 - How does Alex attract LPs?24:42 - How much of Alex’s LP base is because of himself?27:18 - What problems is Alex’s newsletter trying to solve?33:40 - Trending Twitter Thread - Should an investor ask for their money back?35:08 - Trending Twitter Thread 2 - Founder with $1.5M pre-seed from two firms gets $200K offer at 50% higher cap from tier 1 fund scout, seeks strategic input.Links to Additional Info:Alex PattisLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pattis-1709011a/Newsletter- https://lastmoneyin.beehiiv.com/subscribeRiverside - https://www.riversideventures.com/Gale WIlkinson Tweet - https://twitter.com/galeforceVC/status/1694714922796814485?s=20Mike Annunziata Tweet - https://twitter.com/nunzi46/status/1690091468809990145?s=20Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode, Harry speaks with Brandon Gerson.  Brandon Gerson is an entrepreneur, sales person, venture partner, and angel investor. Throughout his career, he has co-founded 3 companies, 2 were small exits, 1 was a small failure, and he is now working to ensure one - or more - of his portfolio companies delivers a big exit. At present he oversees deal flow and pipeline management at Expert Dojo, one of the world's most active startup accelerators. In between professional endeavors he is a blessed family man who is working with his wife on raising 2 little girls to become future leaders in the free world. Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro2:19 - How did Brandon get into angel investing?5:51 - Brandon’s angel investing journey.8:33 - How important are sales in product and business development?11:19 - Great sales tip for founders13:32 - Brandon’s role at Expert Dojo16:18 - Why did Brandon join Expert Dojo?17:50 - What does Expert Dojo look for?19:57 - Application process for Expert Dojo22:15 - What is the key to standing out at Expert Dojo26:29 - What categories is Brandon most interested in?30:23 - How to learn more about Expert DojoLinks to Additional Info:Brandon GersonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/makandgersociallistening/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Ger_TheFeroshisWebsite - https://expertdojo.com/Founders: Apply to Expert Dojo - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_IFVWWrKH2xpRjjTJjGO1dPw1Tg6XGptiWS7W5dvBKQ8elg/viewform?usp=pp_url&entry.981590076=Harry+CampbellOther Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode, Colin interviews Trace Cohen, a serial entrepreneur with 15 years of experience. He founded Brandyourself during college, launched more startups after graduation, and has invested in 60+ startups. He's a senior manager at American Express in the SE&D team, enhancing digital product experiences. Formerly Managing Director at New York Venture Partners, he managed 50+ early-stage investments, sourced founders, and oversees 50+ current investments. He leads the Active Investors Community, connecting global investors. Trace co-founded Launch.it, a self-publishing platform, and was an SVP at iFluencePR.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro4:47 - Trace’s journey in angel investing11:18 - How does Trace coach founders about press releases when it comes to funding?14:37 - What was Trace’s first angel check?22:24 - Trace’s thoughts on investing with family27:01 -Trending Twitter Thread 1 - What does the future of angel investing look like?32:01 -Trending Twitter Thread 2 - Is a Calendly link a turn off to possible investors?Links to Additional Info:Trace CohenLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracecohen/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Trace_CohenGale Wilkinson Tweet - https://twitter.com/galeforceVC/status/1689329620137439232Colin Gardner Tweet - https://twitter.com/ColinGardiner/status/1692222943303241985Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

Harry just made his second investment from his fund - check it out here. And without further ado, let's get into today's episode!In this episode, Colin and Harry speak with Nick Huber.  Nick was born in Leopold, Indiana and attended Cornell University, where he excelled in track and founded Storage Squad. With his partner, they expanded the business to 25 major college towns before selling it in early 2021. After the sale, Nick turned his focus to real estate private equity and self-storage operations, rapidly growing his portfolio. Currently, he owns and manages 63 self-storage locations across 11 states, totaling 1.9 million square feet. His estimated real estate portfolio value ranges from $150-200 million. Alongside his entrepreneurial ventures, Nick actively engages with a thriving online community of like-minded individuals, sharing valuable content through social media, a weekly email newsletter with over 100,000 subscribers, and hosting two popular podcasts with over 300 episodes recorded.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube -Segments:0:00 - Intro3:38 - What is Nick’s take on investing in private companies?8:01 - Why did Nick pick the Twitter handle “Sweaty Startup”?9:33 - How does Nick perceive east or west coast companies being from the middle of the country?11:49 - Nick’s investing journey16:56 - What types of businesses would Nick invest in?18:54 - What motivates Nick?22:06 - What is one of Nick’s worst investments?24:10 - What advice would Nick give himself if starting today?Links to Additional Info:Nick HuberLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup/Twitter - https://twitter.com/sweatystartupWebsite - https://sweatystartup.com/Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode, Colin and Harry talk with Marcia Dawood.  Marcia is an investor in many early-stage private companies and funds.  In addition to her own investing, she is a Venture Partner with Mindshift Capital and a part of the investment committee for Next Wave Impact Fund. She is also a member of Golden Seeds, one of the largest angel groups in the US.  Mindshift Capital and Golden Seeds focus on investing in women-led companies. She currently serves on the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee to the Securities and Exchange Commission. She was the Chair of the Board of the Angel Capital Association (ACA) from 2021 until 2023. She is the founder and host of The Angel Next Door Podcast about why and how people become angel investors.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro2:25 - Marcia’s angel investing journey.6:10 - Discussion of accredited investor9:55 - Angel Capital Association initiatives in Congress.11:13 - What are the biggest opportunities for angel investors?14:59 - Advice for the everyday angel investor19:36 - Investing in diverse founders.24:07 - Trending Twitter Thread 1 -Is it ok to accept a check from someone who invested in a direct competitor? 26:43 - Trending Twitter Thread 2 - Can founders be solo or do they need a cofounder?Links to Additional Info:Marcia DawoodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciadawood/Twitter - https://twitter.com/marciadawoodPodcast - https://www.marciadawood.com/the-angel-next-door-podcastWebsite - https://www.marciadawood.com/Darren Marble Tweet - https://twitter.com/darrenmarble/status/1677725789973008385?s=20Gale Wilkinson Tweet - https://twitter.com/galeforceVC/status/1671230507227414551?s=20Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://youtube.com/@wannabeangelsTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this bonus episode of Wannabe Angels, Harry talks to Colin about his time at Outdoorsy.  Outdoorsy is a RV sharing platform where owners can list their RV/Camper for rent.  Colin worked as the Chief Revenue Officer at Outdoorsy.  In this episode, Harry and Colin take a deep dive into lessons learned about marketplaces and what it took to make Outdoorsy successful.  Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro1:45 - What is Outdoorsy?8:10 - What has Colin learned about marketplaces from his time at Outdoorsy?10:39 - How does Outdoorsy handle the challenges of insurance?16:57 - How did Outdoorsy market themselves?20:21 - What makes a good host on Outdoorsy? 25:48 - Colin’s thoughts on new rideshare companies.Links to Additional Info:Outdoorsy - https://www.outdoorsy.com/Websites -       https://www.meetupside.com/public/colin-gardiner    https://kartalabs.notion.site/kartalabs/Yonder-Ventures-fc5e763284094fc8Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://youtube.com/@wannabeangelsTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode Colin and Harry talk with Stevie Cline. Stevie is an experienced executive in regulatory and compliance, operations, business development, and strategic alliances with a demonstrated history of leadership in the startup industry. She is the founder of Highly Regulated, and a managing partner at Vol. 1 Ventures. She is skilled in Product Marketing and Launch, Strategic Planning, External Relationships, and Data Analytics.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro2:26 - Benefits of education6:10 - First angel investment9:30 - Current funding target12:04 - What is Highly Regulated13:14 - Why are highly regulated investments good16:07 - Advice on regulation for startups19:20 - Understanding your industry22:51 - Where to find Stevie23:15 - Trending Twitter Thread 1 - Is it important to only build products that are essential?26:20 - Trending Twitter Thread 2 - Is passion enough to win at business?Links to Additional Info:Stevie ClineLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steviemichellecline/Twitter - https://twitter.com/steviemctweetsNewsletter - https://highlyregulated.beehiiv.com/subscribeWebsite - https://www.vol1ventures.com/Gokul Rajaram Tweet - https://twitter.com/gokulr/status/1676657157939535874?s=20Harry Stebbings Tweet - https://twitter.com/HarryStebbings/status/1672389454059696128?s=20Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://youtube.com/@wannabeangelsTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode, Harry speaks with Martin Tobias.  Martin Tobias is an experienced entrepreneur and investor known for his involvement in various successful ventures. He is the founder of Incisive Ventures, a venture capital firm. Martin has an impressive background, having worked at prominent companies such as Accenture and Microsoft. He was also a former Venture Partner at Ignition Partners, another well-known VC firm.As a CEO, Martin has led three venture-funded companies and has raised over $500 million in funding. He has taken two of these companies public through IPOs, showcasing his expertise in building and scaling businesses. Additionally, Martin has made angel investments in over 200 companies, with 75 of them being through his venture firm, Incisive Ventures. He has also invested as a limited partner in more than a dozen VC funds.Martin's investment portfolio includes some notable successes. He was an early investor in companies like Google, Docusign, and OpenSea, all of which have achieved unicorn status. This demonstrates his ability to identify promising opportunities in the early stages and support their growth.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro1:51 - What does Martin recommend as a career path for people in similar roles?8:32 - What is a big takeaway for Martin regarding market crashes?11:00 - Martin’s background in investing15:19 - What advice or guidance is Martin giving today’s founders?19:25 - What KPIs does Martin consider important?25:59 - What are Martin’s thoughts on Harry’s possible upcoming investment?30:19 - Trending Twitter Thread 1 -Do founders need to generate $750K or more in seed rounds? 31:52 - Trending Twitter Thread 2 - How should an investor interpret that if a VC doesn’t say yes or no right away? Links to Additional Info:Martin TobiasLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martintobias/Twitter - https://twitter.com/MartinGTobiasWebsite - https://incisive.vc/Cokie Tweet - https://twitter.com/cokiehasiotis/status/1673333763915251Marc Randolph Tweet - https://twitter.com/mbrandolph/status/1673851733649526784Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://youtube.com/@wannabeangelsTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode, Harry and Colin talk with Katelyn Donnelly.  Katelyn is the Managing Director of Avalanche VC, an early-stage venture firm investing in massive technology-driven trends starting with how people learn, earn, and own. She's previously been an active angel investor and LP in over 20 companies and funds.  Before Avalanche, she co-founded Delivery Associates, a leading public sector advisory firm driving outcomes and technology implementation worldwide. She played every role in building the company, including serving on the board until its exit to private equity in November 2022. Previously, she co-founded Pearson Ventures, a significant EdTech venture fund. Katelyn started her career at McKinsey & Company in San Francisco. Katelyn is a published author on topics of innovation, investing, and learning. She writes a newsletter called Obviously The Future. Katelyn currently resides in Austin, Texas, and has previously lived and worked globally, including in London, Lagos, and Lahore. Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro1:57 - Katelyn’s angel investing journey5:44 - How does Katelyn view the difference between angel investing vs.a venture fund?7:59 - What size checks and types of companies is Avalanche looking to invest in?8:35 - What advice does Katelyn recommend to investors going from an angel to a venture type role?13:17 - How does Katelyn view the venture market these days and what indicates success?16:52 - What does it take to have a business that is venture backable?18:27 - What are Katelyn’s views on more concentrated bets and higher convictions?22:40 - Trending Twitter Thread 1 - Should advisors invest even if a small amount?26:10 - Trending Twitter Thread 2 - Should potential investors ask who else is investing before making a decision?Links to Additional Info:Katelyn DonnellyLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndonnellyTwitter - https://twitter.com/krdonnellyWebsite - https://katelyndonnelly.com/Darren Marble Tweet - https://twitter.com/darrenmarble/status/1667961722135801856?s=20Rod Tweet - https://twitter.com/rod_mallo/status/1666412126884208642?s=20Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://youtube.com/@wannabeangelsTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

McKeever "Mac" Conwell II is the managing partner at RareBreed Ventures. Mac's background includes a former role as a software engineer and working as a DOD contractor with top-secret clearance. He was a two-time founder with an exit and a failure. Next, Mac moved on to venture capital via the Maryland Technology Development Corporation as part of their seed investment team. Mac then transitioned into venture capital through the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, where he played a key role in their seed investment team. Today, Mac is the founder of RareBreed Ventures, a pre-seed to seed venture fund that focuses on investing in exceptional founders outside of large tech ecosystems.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro5:49 - How did Mac get into venture capital and investing?9:57 - What was the impetus behind Mac starting a fund?11:44 - What was the first company Mac invested in with Maryland Technology Development Corporation?13:13 - Rapid fire questions about Mac’s fund16:25 - What qualities or patterns does Mac look for?20:27 - Is sector and focus important? Would Mac invest in any company that meets his criteria?23:22 - How does Mac balance his time?27:46 - Trending Twitter Thread 1 - How can investors add value beyond simply sharing articles about competitors?Links to Additional Info:McKeever ConwellLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckeeverTwitter - https://twitter.com/MacConwellWebsite - https://www.rarebreed.vc/Andrew Aruda Tweet - https://twitter.com/AndrewArruda/status/1663624160008892417?s=20Andrew Aruda’s Wannabe Angel’s Episode https://open.substack.com/pub/wannabeangels/p/balancing-being-a-founder-and-angel-67e?r=276vhp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webStevie - https://twitter.com/steviemctweets/status/1663602999326052352?s=20Other Ways to Connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://youtube.com/@wannabeangelsTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode Colin and Harry talk with Andrew Gluck.  He is the Founder & Solo GP of irrvrnt. He spent over a decade in digital marketing, including founding WITHIN where he spent $1B+ on Google and Facebook for brands like Nike, Intuit, Goop, Rothy's and more. After a successful exit in 2018, he transitioned into an early-stage venture.irrvrnt is an ~$10MM early-stage fund with a strong focus on AdTech, Ecomm Enablement, Vertical SaaS, and Marketplaces. They invest $300-$500k into relentless founders with strong founder-market fit building in large and growing markets.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro3:32 Andrew’s angel investing journey7:42 - What inspired Andrew to start his first fund?9:48 - What is a rolling fund and how does it work?13:55 - What is Andrew learning from the process of transitioning to “Fund Two”?15:36 - Where is Andrew finding LPs for his fund?16:37 - What channel has been most successful for introductions?20:07 - How much money should an emerging manager expect to make?25:13 - Tweet 1 - Is a great deck always necessary?28:32 - Tweet 2 - Is it best to just invest in great people doing important things?Links to Additional Info:Andrew GluckLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/azg/Twitter - https://twitter.com/irrvrntVCWebsite - https://www.irrvrnt.com/Alex Iskold Tweet - https://twitter.com/alexiskold/status/1653163151951Adam Draper Tweethttps://twitter.com/AdamDraper/status/1654509434306187269?s=20Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://youtube.com/@wannabeangelsTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode, Colin and Harry talk to Sam Huleatt.  Sam is a seasoned professional in the startup and venture capital scene who is taking some time off to explore and actively invest. Most recently, he built and ran the On Deck Angel (ODA) program and was part of On Deck's fund team, where he also helped develop the capital network strategy.  In the past, Sam co-founded Workstreamer, a B2B sales intelligence platform that received venture capital backing and was sold to a PE in 2010. He also co-founded Heights Media, an ad tech platform that provides liquidity to ad exchange partners.Sam's experience also includes working as an EIR at Primary Ventures in New York and serving as an operating partner at a family office with a portfolio of SaaS companies.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro03:14 - Sam’s angel investing experience.05:59 - How does the On Deck Angel (ODA) program work?08:55 - What makes Sam so passionate about the education around angel investing?11:54 - What would Sam do differently if he was starting his angel investing journey today?15:39 - What is “Entrepreneur in Residence?” (EIR)17:15 - What has Sam enjoyed most regarding being a founder and an angel investor?20:40 - Does Sam encourage smaller bet sizes at the beginning?23:32 - How has Sam branded himself?25:34 - Tweet 1 - Is an incubation model a good way to build startups?30:55 - Tweet 2 - Real talk about VC lifestyleLinks to Additional Info:Sam HuleattLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhuleatt/Twitter - https://twitter.com/samhuleattWebsite - https://samhuleatt.com/Villi Tweet - https://twitter.com/villi/status/1655813984782811138?s=20Matt Turck Tweet - https://twitter.com/mattturck/status/1655279328601489408?s=2Other Ways to Connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - https://wannabeangels.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k of personal funds in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though! Harry also has a $500k mini-fund that invests in early stage mobility, logistics, marketplaces and his network.Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode, Colin and Harry talk with Kyle Richless. Kyle is a hands-on, GTM advisor/investor, with a particular focus towards optimizing the commercial machine of 2-sided marketplaces, verticalized SaaS plays & and consumer businesses (e.g. leveraging a capital-efficient growth marketing motion). The first 9 years of his career, post law school, he helped to build the commercial machine at a first generation, legal tech startup - called Axiom Law - backed by Benchmark - and which was exited to Permira (the global PE firm) in 2019.  From there, he has been an active angel, has spent time as an operating partner at 2 funds, and co-founded a biz called CapGains, which is still growing today, and which leverages tech to automate tax incentives for startups and VCs.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro02:19 - Kyle’s angel investing experience07:12 - “Go to market” defined14:40 - How did Kyle go from founder to angel investor?20:27 - Angel investing is more than an investors money23:27 - The importance of being helpful as an angel investor30:23 - What is an operating Partner?33:31 - How is a scout different from an operating partner?35:29 - Advice for becoming an operator39:58 - What would Kyle do differently in his angel investing journey now?41:38 - Twitter Thread - Does a VC/angel investor help in more ways than just a check?43:49 - Tweet 2 - Is it ok for a founder and an angel investor to communicate by text?Links to Additional Info:Kyle RichlessLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylerichless/Twitter - https://twitter.com/KyleRichlessWebsite - https://capgains.com/Zehra Tweet - https://twitter.com/zehranaqvi_/status/16505949621768888Caroline Casson Tweet - https://twitter.com/carolinecasson_/status/1650621262782414848?s=20Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin:Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry:Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers in the rideshare and delivery space. He’s an active angel investor, having invested over $500k in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years; he is still trying to figure it all out, though!Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode, Colin and Harry talk to Sammer Singh.  Sameer is an early-stage investor focused on network effects. "Creator" of Breadcrumb.vc and Applied Network Effects (one of the highest rated courses on Maven) — both are globally renowned resources to learn about network effects. He is  also a Venture Partner at Speedinvest and part of the Atomico Angel Program, where he invests in early-stage startups with network effects. Sameer has 14 years of experience in the technology ecosystem — distributed between technology startups and investing. For much of this time, he studied technology business models and network effects in a professional capacity and via independent projects. Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro1:38 - What are network effects?2:56 - Get to know Sameer6:14 - How did Sameer get into angel investing?10:29 - How does the Atomico Angel Program work?12:54 - How is a network effect identified?19:05 - What is a recent network effect business Sammer has invested in?21:51 - Why are network effects important?24:09 - What does Sammer offer to startups as an angel investor?26:13 - What would Sameer do differently if he was starting angel investing today?29:58 - Twitter Thread 1 - Are celebrities necessary on the cap table?33:51 - Twitter Thread  2 - Is there a correlation between how hands-on an investor is and their success? Links to Additional Info:Sameer SinghLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameer-singh-1ba0177/Twitter - https://twitter.com/sameer_singh17Websites - https://breadcrumb.vc   https://www.speedinvest.com    https://atomico.com https://maven.com/breadcrumb/applied-network-effhttps://maven.com/breadcrumb/resilient-network-effectsDulma Tweet - https://twitter.com/iamdulma/status/1648357666304ostdistribution the way people claim?" / TwitterFrancis Santora Tweet - https://twitter.com/FrancisPSantora/status/164902526908312371Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers in the rideshare and delivery space. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though!Interested in learning about some of the companies Harry is angel investing in and read his deal memos, for FREE - just fill out this form - https://forms.gle/eYwtDE7p9K2bepnF8\Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode, Colin and Harry talk with Amber Illig.  Amber Illig is an angel investor turned solo General Partner at The Council Fund, where she invests in founders that are transforming traditional industries. Fund I has a $5m target to invest in pre-seed and seed stage companies across Vertical SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare. Before investing full time, Amber was an operations leader at Eli Lilly, Apple, Snap, Cruise, and Atmos. Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro2:16 - Amber rapid fire questions9:10 - Amber’s journey into angel investing15:12 - LinkedIn advice for new angel investors 17:28 - Amber’s biggest challenge in angel investing 20:29 - What are the principles of portfolio construction?25:21 - What recommendation does Amber have going from angel investing as an LP?32:18 - Who is “The Council” and how do they work?39:19 - Twitter Thread - Should angels invest bore getting into YC?45:05 - Twitter Thread - Should angels invest at a higher price if the original opportunity is missed?Links to Additional Info:Amber IlligLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberillig/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AmberIlligMatt Wilson Tweet - https://twitter.com/MattWilsonYYC/status/1644327777175498753?s=20Harry Stebbings Tweet - https://twitter.com/HarryStebbings/status/1644644724504969217?s=20Other Ways to connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wannabeangels/Twitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin: Colin Gardiner has spent a number of years in the tech startup space.  He has worked in business to consumer tech for over a decade.  Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer.  He currently focuses on advising startups and guiding them through the fund raising process.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry: Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers in the rideshare and delivery space. He’s an active angel investor having invested over $500k in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years, still trying to figure it all out though!Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com

In this episode, Colin is joined by Nick Tippmann. Nick Tippmann is a successful angel investor focusing on early-stage B2B Vertical SaaS companies. He has invested in over 50 startups and is an LP in various emerging funds. Nick was previously the CMO and part of the founding team at Greenlight Guru, a pioneer in the vertical SaaS (vSaaS) model for MedTech companies. With his experience building and scaling a successful vSaaS company, Nick offers a unique perspective to founders on how to approach the vertical SaaS model and what to look for.Where to Listen and Watch:Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Segments:0:00 - Intro0:52 - Nick’s bio2:40 - Nick’s experience in Angel Investing 4:23 - Why is Nick focused on Vertical SaaS?10:30 - What does Nick look for when evaluating an Angel Investing deal?12:34 - Green Light Gurus lessons learned 16:11 - Does Nick ever invest in areas that don’t align with his values?19:19 - What is the quickest deal that has gone bad for Nick?24:01 - What advice would Nick give to Vertical Saas founders in how they pitch to angel investors?28:36 - Is LPing a good strategy? What makes a good emerging manager? 31:59 - Twitter Thread - What makes the perfect angel?34:09 - Twitter Thread - Is strong Y Combinator driving entrepreneurship?36:26 - Words of Wisdom from Nick for getting started with angel investingLinks to Additional Info:Nick TippmannLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicktippmann/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ntippmannFeatured TweetsKieran Hill Tweet - https://twitter.com/Kieranleehill/status/1645844007119929373Jesse Tinsley Tweet - https://twitter.com/JesseTinsley/status/1645641110826676225?s=20Other Ways to Connect with Wannabe AngelsSubstack - https://wannabeangels.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd0VpLRUqEfQ5mk431z2LgTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wannabeangelsTwitter - https://twitter.com/wannabe_AngelsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wannabe-angels/About Colin:Colin Gardiner has spent over a decade building startups focusing on online marketplaces. Most recently, he worked for Outdoorsy as Chief Revenue Officer. He advises marketplace/platform startups on growth, analytics, monetization, fundraising, and strategy. He also runs the rapidly growing syndicate Yonder Ventures, which invests in marketplaces and platforms and the SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech, and the technology enabling them.Colin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingardiner/Colin Twitter - https://twitter.com/ColinGardinerAbout Harry:Harry Campbell runs The Rideshare Guy, a popular community for drivers and gig workers in the rideshare and delivery space. He’s an active angel investor, having invested over $500k in 30+ companies and funds over the past few years; he is still trying to figure it all out, though!Harry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrygcampbell/Harry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wannabeangels.com