The sixth episode of Angel Impact covers how our pipeline works to bring opportunities to our investors.

In this episode you will learn about:

1. What we mean when we talk about the conservative culture of Central Wisconsin and how that affects the investments considered by the WRBA  

2. How our approach and sensibility differs from the approach of angel investors on the coasts 

3. The two different levels of due diligence we perform and the different kinds of companies suitable for each

4. Why we look for early stage startups in addition to better-established ones and the potential benefits of each

5. The special challenges of evaluating early-stage startups and the tools we use to evaluate both quantitative and qualitative markers

6. Some important ways we’re NOT like Shark Tank!

7. Why we maintain relationships and stay involved with entrepreneurs who may not be ready for investment.

8. Why we’re so focused on educating our community about the benefits of angel investing for companies, investors, economies, and more!

Angel Impact is the official investment podcast of the Wisconsin River Business Angels (WRBA)  To join the Wisconsin River Business Angels so you can provide capital and mentoring to more great companies visit our website at www.midwest wealthventures.com and our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WRBAngels