Thread by @phineasb

1/ Back in Feb. 2018 we launched an experiment called Angel Track, with the goal of lowering the barrier to entry in angel investing. Thanks to @JoshConstine for telling the story of what we’ve been building today in @TechCrunch. techcrunch.com/2019/06/29/inv…

@JoshConstine @TechCrunch 2/ We've brought 80 founders and operators through the program in 5 cohorts, 3 in SF and 2 in NY. Across the sessions, we've been fortunate to have world-class investors leading sessions like @eladgil, @janamal, @KatieS, @jess, @npilosof, @Alfred_Lin, @annimaniac and many others.

@JoshConstine @TechCrunch @eladgil @janamal @KatieS @jess @npilosof @Alfred_Lin @annimaniac 3/ I’ve been super happy to see investing activity and strong bonds of community underneath the surface.

@JoshConstine @TechCrunch @eladgil @janamal @KatieS @jess @npilosof @Alfred_Lin @annimaniac 4/ Even after the sessions wrap, Angel Track members have found ways to share investment opportunities with each other and look at companies together. (We are inspired and have a ton of ideas on how to catalyze and support this growing community for the long term)

@JoshConstine @TechCrunch @eladgil @janamal @KatieS @jess @npilosof @Alfred_Lin @annimaniac 5/ Take our most recent cohort as an example. Over two dozen opportunities have been shared between the group over the last month, often leading to members meeting with founders together.

Meet the members of our Spring 2019 program here: medium.com/@firstround/me…

@JoshConstine @TechCrunch @eladgil @janamal @KatieS @jess @npilosof @Alfred_Lin @annimaniac 6/ I love that founders are getting a better product because these angels are collaborating and thinking about investments collectively. And I couldn't be more proud that the 3-month program has become entry point to a diverse community of active angels, not a one-off experience.

@JoshConstine @TechCrunch @eladgil @janamal @KatieS @jess @npilosof @Alfred_Lin @annimaniac 7/ As @JoshConstine said, "If they redistribute their winnings, they can influence startup culture by deciding what, and more importantly, who gets funding."

@JoshConstine @TechCrunch @eladgil @janamal @KatieS @jess @npilosof @Alfred_Lin @annimaniac 8/ Applications for our @firstround #angeltrack Fall '19 cohort are coming soon. If you're interested in being a part of it, grab a place on our waitlist here: firstround.typeform.com/to/BEXjIV?coho…

@JoshConstine @TechCrunch @eladgil @janamal @KatieS @jess @npilosof @Alfred_Lin @annimaniac @firstround 10/ and if you are curious to learn more about AngelTrack, it is all here: angeltrack.firstround.com