9 out of 10 startups die, and the first years of any startup existence are the most challenging to navigate. This is where business angels can offer invaluable support to founders along with so much needed capital.

Rita Vilas-Boas is a marketing professional, entrepreneur and angel investor focusing on consumer-centric startups. She is particularly interested in impact and women-led startups.  In the last 20 years, she held top-tier roles at major global brands like Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola as well as family businesses. Rita shares a moving story of fear, flight and growth that brought her to work and live in 7 countries across 3 continents. 

Topics that we cover in this episode:

• Who are angel investors? Which role do they play?
• How do you find an angel?
• How can founders and business angels build a mutually beneficial relationship? Which pitfalls should they avoid?

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More about Rita Vilas-Boas:

Rita is Limited Partner founder at Shilling - community-driven venture capital fund. She is also the founding member of the first Classic Liberal Party In Portugal. Born and raised in Porto, Portugal, Rita holds a bachelor degree in biotechnology and a post-graduation degree in bioethics. Rita is based in Lisbon, Portugal.

About Darya Kamkalova:

Darya is a data industry professional, a startup mentor, a co-founder of Manifest Taproom (a craft beer bar in Berlin), and a speaker. She is committed to narrowing the gender investment gap for female founders and diverse teams. Darya is based in Berlin, Germany.

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