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  • How to Invest in Technology Startups - Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000
  • By: Jason Calacanis
  • Narrated by: Jason Calacanis
  • Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (89 ratings)

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Angel

By: Jason Calacanis
Narrated by: Jason Calacanis
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One of Silicon Valley's most successful angel investors shares his rules for investing in start-ups.

There are two ways to make money in start-ups: create something valuable - or invest in the people that are creating valuable things.

Over the past 25 years, Jason Calacanis has made a fortune investing in creators, spotting and helping build and fund a number of successful technology start-ups - investments that have earned him tens of millions of dollars. Now, in this enlightening guide that is sure to become the bible for 21st century investors, Calacanis takes potential angels step by step through his proven method of creating massive wealth: start-ups.

As Calacanis makes clear, you can get rich - even if you came from humble beginnings (his dad was a bartender, his mom a nurse), didn't go to the right schools, and weren't a top student. The trick is learning how angel investors think. Calacanis takes you inside the minds of these successful moneymen, helping you understand how they prioritize and make the decisions that have resulted in phenomenal profits. He guides you step by step through the process, revealing how leading investors evaluate new ventures, calculating the risks and rewards, and explains how the best start-ups leverage relationships with angel investors for the best results.

Whether you're an aspiring investor or a budding entrepreneur, Angel will inspire and educate you on all the ins of outs. Buckle up for a wild ride into the world of angel investing!

This audiobook edition of Angel includes exclusive bonus one-on-one interviews with Jason Calacanis and professional angel investors. Featured are Founders Fund partner Cyan Banister, multiple start-up investor Gil Penchina, founding partner at XG Ventures Andrea Zurek, and serial entrepreneur and start-up mentor Ed Roman.

©2017 Calacanis, LLC. (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

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Realistic view from real experience

Great listen, I look forward to start my journey in angel investing. Thank you Jason.

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thanks for the insight into the industry AMAZING!

Buy it well worth it. Can't wait for the next book Jason you're awesome love your delivery style.

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Great for founders too

I read this as a founder currently raising angel investment- just like his podcast, the book was a wealth of information

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A must read/listen for entrepreneurs also

When it comes time to raise money, this book will provide great insight into how I present myself and my start up to hopefully make the process more efficient for all.

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Informative and Great on Audible

Really enjoyed the book and narration. Would have given it five stars all round if only it was longer. Appreciated the extra content at the end though. First audio book I've listened to twice in a row! Well done @jason

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A must read for any Entrepeneur or Investor

Jason's podcast and now book have played an important part of my journey as an Entrepreneur. Highly recommended!!

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Thank you for writing a great book

If you could sum up Angel in three words, what would they be?

Thoughtful and generous.

What other book might you compare Angel to, and why?

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz, very open, honest and conversational style.

Have you listened to any of Jason Calacanis’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Yes........weekly listener of TWIST :)

Any additional comments?

Hi Jason,

Thanks for writing a great book, I listen to your podcast each week not because I am interested in angel investing or startups, I actually run a traditional service based small business with my wife in Adelaide, Australia. I listen because I gain valuable lessons and ideas from your honest and candid insights into your own business experiences and how these now shape your views.

I appreciate your ability to admit and discuss past mistakes and how you have corrected and moved on. Thanks again.....Kind Regards, Andrew

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A must read for startup investors

This is absolutely a must read for anyone thinking about, or currently, investing in the startup companies that change the world.

If the world's investors allocated up to 5% of their portfolio to startups, most of the world's biggest problems would be solved.

The only thing I don't agree with is that it happens in silicon valley. We need investors across the globe building the startup ecosystem in their own back yard, like Australia, so there are decacorns and unicorns here too.

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Thinking of Investing - Read This First

What did you like most about Angel?

This book was extremely informative and Jason tells it like it is. He provides the ups and downs of investing - all the while providing relevant information on what you should do to become a successful investor.

What about Jason Calacanis’s performance did you like?

Jason has a successful podcast (thisweekinstartups) and knows how to use the mic making it very easy and entertaining to listen to.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

How to Invest in Technology Startups - Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000

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Great for both budding investors and startup founders

Will need to read this again properly for notes! Have already put into practice a lot of the learnings!

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