The Syndicate

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Jonathan Hakakian joined SoundBoard Consulting Group, LLC in 2010 to focus on early-stage growth companies after several years working in a startup. In 2012 he co-founded SoundBoard Angel Fund in order to build a community of experienced entrepreneurs outside of NYC to formally invest in early-stage companies. He also continues to coach “new” entrepreneurs as they build out their businesses.
Listen and Learn:

* The challenges of building a first fund
* How Soundboard Angel Fund collaborates with investors via SPVs
* Why it is hard to raise a 2nd fund
* The effect of exits on fundraising
* How Jonathan thinks about startup ecosystems
* Why buzzwords a bad for business
* The Series LLC approach to angel investing
* How to bootstrap a venture fund


Jonathan’s Projects:
Soundboard Angel Fund
Jonathan’s LinkedIn
Jonathan’s Twitter: @jhaka
Are you an accredited investor? Apply to join our angel syndicate if you’d like to access our deal flow.
Recently joined Corl – we’re funding startups and SMBs with no equity dilution – find out more!
Jonathan Hakakian joined SoundBoard Consulting Group, LLC in 2010 to focus on early-stage growth companies after several years working in a startup. In 2012 he co-founded SoundBoard Angel Fund in order to build a community of experienced entrepreneurs outside of NYC to formally invest in early-stage companies. He also continues to coach “new” entrepreneurs as they build out their businesses.
Listen and Learn:

* The challenges of building a first fund
* How Soundboard Angel Fund collaborates with investors via SPVs
* Why it is hard to raise a 2nd fund
* The effect of exits on fundraising
* How Jonathan thinks about startup ecosystems
* Why buzzwords a bad for business
* The Series LLC approach to angel investing
* How to bootstrap a venture fund


Jonathan’s Projects:
Soundboard Angel Fund
Jonathan’s LinkedIn
Jonathan’s Twitter: @jhaka
Are you an accredited investor? Apply to join our angel syndicate if you’d like to access our deal flow.
Recently joined Corl – we’re funding startups and SMBs with no equity dilution – find out more!
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The SyndicateBy Matt Ward