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How to Fund Your Business From Investors with Lisha Bell
In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with Lisha Bell about her journey into angel investing and venture capital. They delve into understanding different types of investors, common mistakes in seeking investment, and strategies for securing angel investors. They also discuss how to effectively pitch to potential investors and understand due diligence, closing with Lisha's best business advice.
Lisha Bell is Co-Founder of BLXVC, an angel syndicate of moms funding Black and Brown founders. She is the host of the Sisters with Ventures Podcast, which aims to tell the stories of women in venture capital. Bell is also the prior deal flow lead for Pipeline Angels, an angel group of impact investors focused on women and femmes to build over 7M portfolio. Lisha also serves as board chair for Black Girl Ventures. In her day job, she is an Economic Opportunity Manager at PayPal. For more information https://www.lishabell.com
(0:00) Introduction and Background of Guest Lisha Bell
(2:24) Lisha Bell's Journey into Angel Investing and Venture Capital
(5:23) Understanding Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and Accredited Investors
(9:38) Common Mistakes and Business Valuation in Seeking Investment
(13:22) Strategies for Finding and Securing Angel Investors
(15:13) Sponsor: SmallBizLady Academy
(16:29) How to Effectively Pitch to Potential Investors and Understanding Due Diligence
(18:32) Lisha Bell's Best Business Advice
(19:01) Closing Remarks and Appreciation
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By Melinda Emerson
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In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with Lisha Bell about her journey into angel investing and venture capital. They delve into understanding different types of investors, common mistakes in seeking investment, and strategies for securing angel investors. They also discuss how to effectively pitch to potential investors and understand due diligence, closing with Lisha's best business advice.
Lisha Bell is Co-Founder of BLXVC, an angel syndicate of moms funding Black and Brown founders. She is the host of the Sisters with Ventures Podcast, which aims to tell the stories of women in venture capital. Bell is also the prior deal flow lead for Pipeline Angels, an angel group of impact investors focused on women and femmes to build over 7M portfolio. Lisha also serves as board chair for Black Girl Ventures. In her day job, she is an Economic Opportunity Manager at PayPal. For more information https://www.lishabell.com
(0:00) Introduction and Background of Guest Lisha Bell
(2:24) Lisha Bell's Journey into Angel Investing and Venture Capital
(5:23) Understanding Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and Accredited Investors
(9:38) Common Mistakes and Business Valuation in Seeking Investment
(13:22) Strategies for Finding and Securing Angel Investors
(15:13) Sponsor: SmallBizLady Academy
(16:29) How to Effectively Pitch to Potential Investors and Understanding Due Diligence
(18:32) Lisha Bell's Best Business Advice
(19:01) Closing Remarks and Appreciation