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Investor Connect Podcast

Investor Connect is for investors interested in learning more about investing in startup and growth stage companies. Experienced investors share their experiences and advice with those who are considering an investment into startups and growth companies. It includes a podcast series of interviews with investors to inform others about the process of funding startups as well as a resource list and a discussion board.  

Topics include sourcing, analyzing, and researching companies. Other topics include valuations, terms Sheets, board of directors, board of advisors, due diligence, syndicates, venture capital, angels, angel networks, family offices, crowdfunding, exits, and more.

Investor Connect is a community program. We welcome your suggestions for speakers and topics which you can send to us through the Contact page. No registration is required to use the resources.  Discussion boards are available to post and answer questions about startups and growth company investing through which registration is required.

Investor Connect is a program under the Texas Open Angel Network which is a 501(c3) non-profit dedicated to the education around startup funding.

Disclaimer: Hall T. Martin is the Director of Investor Connect which is dedicated to the education of investors for early stage funding. All opinions expressed by Hall and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Investor Connect. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

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Startup Funding Espresso -- Characteristics of a Good Advisor

Apr 30, 2021

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

In working with an advisor for your startup, look for these characteristics:

  • The advisor has first-hand experience in the industry, running a business, closing sales, and more.
  • They listen and can relate your problems to actionable solutions.
  • They have been through the same challenges and experiences as you are going through.
  • They ask meaningful questions and probe to get to the bottom of things.
  • They understand you and can motivate you.
  • They have opinions and share them even if those opinions are not popular.
  • They devote the time to the advisory work.
  • They are effective communicators. They are articulate and can persuade.
  • They can help set goals with actionable steps.
  • They bring a network of investors, other advisors, and collaborators.
  • They respect the opinions of others.
  • They have passion for their work.

If you don’t see these things in a potential advisor, you may want to reconsider.


Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.

Let’s go startup something today.
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