Who's sharing
Andy Ayim is an MBE awarded founder and angel investor. He’s had experience scaling a product at FinTech Unicorn Zilch, and is currently educating the next wave of angel investors through Angel Investing School.
He was named a Top 10 BAME influencer in tech by the FT in 2018 and received The Queens honours MBE medal in 2020 for contributions diversity in technology sector.
🎯Startups can submit pitches to his AIS angel community here: https://airtable.com/shrA5OKEX9kvTy2Uw
The session
angel-ask-me-anything2023-09-011205.mp4
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Summary
- Andy Ayim has been running courses at Angel Investing School for two and a half years, with increasing prices, and the courses are still selling out.
- The B2C side of the business is performing well, while the B2B side requires more aggressive pushing.
- Crisis situations can lead to opportunities, as talented individuals may be laid off and looking for new ventures.
- It's important to focus on a person's potential and lived experience, rather than just their CV, when evaluating investment opportunities.
- Building and maintaining personal connections is vital for success in angel investing.
- Angel sentiment has shifted over the past year, and founders need to adapt their strategies accordingly.
- VC funds and portfolio companies are under pressure due to decreased valuations.
- Founders should emphasize building sustainable businesses with solid fundamentals and profits.
- Building personal connections with investors can lead to more investment opportunities.
- The Angel Investment School is an asset to the ecosystem, helping bridge skills gaps.