We are in conversation today with Phil McSweeney-
A man who wears many hats. Non-executive director, founder, start-up advisor, author, and angel investor.
Listen in to know what goes on in the mind of an angel investor, what makes an exceptional founder, and how you can and should do due diligence on an investor!
Don’t you love a good story? One where you are snuggled up beside a fire with a mug of tea listening to grandma narrate something about a princess and an ogre? Adulting makes us forget the simple joy associated with a story.
So we bring you something new Once upon a start-up
Founders are busy creating their businesses. Most times though they are riddled with self-doubt. They need mentoring. But they do not know whom to approach. How to ask? They need connections. They need strategic partnerships, not financial funding.
Investors are a treasure trove of knowledge. So much experience. So many founders, pitch decks, and funds allocated. They do not have the time to counsel each founder individually.
Wouldn’t it be amazing if we got a bird’s eye view of the journey of founders, the troubles they face, and some cool start-ups in the making while also learning about investor mindset, cold e-mails, due diligence, and funding?
“Once upon a start-up” is a show where we chat with a founder/investor/mentor in each episode. We learn about the foibles, the mistakes, and the learnings wrapped in stories- just like the ones grandma told you.
