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- In this episode of Founders Unplugged, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Phil McSweeney, an accomplished Angel Investor and the Founder of AngelThink. AngelThink is Phil's initiative aimed at helping more founders raise funds and succeed in their entrepreneurial journeys. Through his book, "Angel Think," and his mentorship, Phil shares valuable insights and strategies for navigating the investment landscape.
- In Part 1 of our conversation, we delve into Phil's background and explore the following key topics:
- 1:04 - Phil McSweeney introduces himself
- 2:23 - Phil's mission to help exceptional founders
- 3:42 - What motivates Phil McSweeney
- 5:00 - Non-executive director (NED) roles explained
- 9:34 - Phil's favorite aspects of his work
- 10:55 - Writing and promoting "Angel Think"
- 12:47 - The importance of understanding how angels think
- 17:11 - Challenges of cold outreach
- 22:40 - Networking and building relationships
- 27:06 - Building a network of investors
- 30:49 - The importance of patience in fundraising
- 33:28 - Challenges of finding the right networking events
- 37:17 - Tips for asking for investor recommendations
- 40:29 - The importance of social skills in networking
- 44:21 - Identifying future leaders and CEOs
- 48:10 - Key qualities of successful founders
- 52:28 - The importance of team in early-stage startups
- 56:25 - Leadership qualities and assembling a team
- Learn more about Phil and his services at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-mcsweeney/
- Check out AngelThink and buy Phil's book here: https://angelthink.co/
- Part 2 is out on Wednesday!
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