Ben Pidgeon is the Executive Director of VisionTech Partners, an angel investing group where inventors, entrepreneurs, investors, and universities converge to develop innovative technologies. He focuses on recruiting qualified investors, screening investment opportunities, hosting pitch events, and overseeing the group’s stringent due diligence process.
Before joining VisionTech, Ben spent 15 years in the banking industry. He was also the former President and current board member of the Venture Club of Indiana.
Angel investing is a great way to support innovative ideas and help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. As an investor, joining a network of like-minded people is essential to make a lasting impact and achieve your financial goals.
The risk of losing money, however, is a serious and rightful concern. Ben Pidgeon recommends joining an angel investing group to learn from and collaborate with experienced investors and entrepreneurs. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting, having a network can allow for pooling resources, sharing collective experience, and help identify promising startups.
In this episode of The Customer Wins, Richard Walker sits down with Ben Pidgeon, Executive Director of VisionTech Partners, to discuss his journey running an angel investing group. Ben explains how VisionTech finds investors to join the group, the investment strategies, and shares advice for entrepreneurs seeking angel funding.