Comprehensive Curriculum

Learn the basics, portfolio construction, risk assessment, diligence, term sheets, and exits.

Expert Guidance

Get insights from industry professionals with years of experience in angel investing.

Take it at Your Own Pace

All the content will is available to you on-demand, so you can learn on your own terms.

About the Course

Are you ready to dive into the world of angel investing? Our course covers everything you need to know, from the fundamentals to advanced strategies. Gain the skills to make informed investment decisions and build a successful portfolio. Let us guide you on your journey to becoming a savvy angel investor. Enroll now and start your path to angel investing success!

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Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 63 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Angel Investing

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      Introduction and Welcome to the Course

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      Module 1 Slides

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      Understanding Angel Investing

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      What is An Angel and Where do They Invest?

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      Key Terminology in Angel Investing

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      Portfolio Theory

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      The Investment Process

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      Finding Deal Flow

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      Your Role as an Angel

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      Hear from Christopher Mirabile - Angel Investor and Seraf Founder

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      MN Women's Collective Angel Investing 101 Slides

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      MN Women's Collective Building Your Collective Thesis Worksheet

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      MN Women's Collective Contact List

  2. 2

    Building Your Portfolio

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      Module 2 Slides

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      Introduction to Portfolio Construction

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      Asset Allocation Part I

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      Asset Allocation Part II

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      How Successful Angels Allocate Asstets

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      Understanding Returns

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      VCs vs Angels

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      To Follow-On or Not to Follow-On - That is the Question

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      Portfolio Management

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      Tax Implications (US Angel Investors)

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      Angel Modeling Tool

  3. 3

    Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

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      Module 3 Slides

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      Introduction to Due Diligence

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      Why Diligence?

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      Assessing Startup Leadership

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      Management Team Assessment

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      Assessing the Value Proposition

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      Customer Reference Checks

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      Understanding Defensibility

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      The Importance of Reference Checks

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      Assessing the Market Opportunity

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      Go-to-Market Strategies

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      Competitive Analysis

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      Evaluating Startup Financials and Legal

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      Exit Opportunities

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      Learning the Hard Way: Due Diligence Mistakes

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      Diligence Recap

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      Get the Free Ebook: An Investor's Guide to Due Diligence

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      Due Diligence Checklist

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      MN Women's Collective Due Diligence Slides

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      MN Women's Collective Startup One Pager

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      MN Women's Collective Voting Worksheet

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      MN Women's Collective Session #2 Video Recording

  4. 4

    Investment Negotiations - Understanding Term Sheets

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      Module 4 Slides

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      Breaking Down Term Sheets

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      Entities and Deal Types

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      Term Sheet Framework

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      Deal Economics

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      Management and Control

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      Investor Rights and Protection

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      Exits and Liquidity

  5. 5

    Understanding Risks

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      Module 5 Slides

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      Types of Risk, Pt 1

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      Types of Risk, Pt 2

  6. 6

    Closing

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      Thank You + Further Learning Resources

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      Agenda + Collective

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      Pitch Materials

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      Collective Investment Thesis + Pitch Scoring Sheet

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      FAQ Sheet for the Womens Investment Collective

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      MN Women's Collective Session #3 Final Pitch Night- Video Recording

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