I joined @HarryStebbings on 20VC to discuss Super Angels 2.0:
Original "Super Angels" @pmarca @m2jr @asenkut went on to start @a16z, @floodgatefund @felicis
"Triple threat" angel investors are the future of early stage investing: operator, angel, influencer
Some highlights:
Original "Super Angels" @pmarca @m2jr @asenkut went on to start @a16z, @floodgatefund @felicis
"Triple threat" angel investors are the future of early stage investing: operator, angel, influencer
Some highlights:
1/ The original Super Angels founded iconic companies Netscape, PayPal...
Angel investing was reserved for individuals with large exits and established reputation in the ecosystem
Angel investing was reserved for individuals with large exits and established reputation in the ecosystem
2/ Super Angels 2.0 are magnetic operators inside of iconic tech companies
But they're not founders, not $$ and known but not famous
They selectively invest in companies where they can perfect their craft, add value quickly & build a reputation
But they're not founders, not $$ and known but not famous
They selectively invest in companies where they can perfect their craft, add value quickly & build a reputation
3/ "Triple threat" angels amass power in the ecosystem through operating experience, angel investing and writing/podcasting (public influence)
Founders want them to invest
They later want to hire them
VCs want them to scout
But more triple threats are starting their own funds
Founders want them to invest
They later want to hire them
VCs want them to scout
But more triple threats are starting their own funds
4/ "Triple threats" aren't just in Silicon Valley.
Hollywood knows this model well and we are seeing more celebrities using their power and influence to change the trajectories of early stage companies
@aplusk is the original "Hollywood Super Angel"
Hollywood knows this model well and we are seeing more celebrities using their power and influence to change the trajectories of early stage companies
@aplusk is the original "Hollywood Super Angel"
5/ "Hollywood Super Angel 2.0" is a mix of direct investments and angel funds from @serenawilliams @scooterbraun
Influencer-backed funds like @ChrisLyons Cultural Leadership Fund and Plus Capital
Celebrity-backed startups get more press coverage and credibility with consumers
Influencer-backed funds like @ChrisLyons Cultural Leadership Fund and Plus Capital
Celebrity-backed startups get more press coverage and credibility with consumers
6/ The macro shift to "triple threats" is a core pillar of @WorkLifeVC.
We invest in new technologies that change the way people live and work.
New tools to monetize your skills and assets
ie: the next Shopify, General Assembly, Airbnb
We invest in new technologies that change the way people live and work.
New tools to monetize your skills and assets
ie: the next Shopify, General Assembly, Airbnb
7/ The greatest innovations at work will come from new consumer tech that people discover and use daily to improve their work life
Each year, we see new ways to make $ and new classes of work that unlock creative potential
Twitch streamers, Shopify store owners, Airbnb hosts
Each year, we see new ways to make $ and new classes of work that unlock creative potential
Twitch streamers, Shopify store owners, Airbnb hosts
8/ Work Life is a future of work focused fund backed by the original Super Angels @pmarca, @m2jr @asenkut, CEOs like @ClarkValberg, @ericsyuan and executives from @BookCameo @webflow
Learn more on 20VC: thetwentyminutevc.com/briannekimmel/
Learn more on 20VC: thetwentyminutevc.com/briannekimmel/
