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How to become an Angel investor with £1,000

Demystify angel investing myths and learn how you can strategically navigate and derive value from the investment landscape.

Agenda

19:30 - 20:15

45 minute presentation

20:15 - 20:30

15 minute audience Q&A

About this event

What is it?

Join us for a transformative conversation that delves deep into the world of Angel investing. This session is uniquely tailored for individuals who believe that hefty capital is a prerequisite for entry, as we aim to debunk such myths. Discover how even with limited funds, you can strategically navigate the investment terrain and derive significant value. Our seminar will not only offer a comprehensive understanding of the Angel investing landscape but also provide attendees with a clear roadmap to embark on a fruitful investment journey, regardless of their starting capital. Don't miss this opportunity to redefine your investing horizons!

What can I expect?

In this event, attendees can anticipate a thorough exploration of Angel investing, specifically designed for those under the impression that substantial initial capital is mandatory. The session will challenge such misconceptions, highlighting ways to enter the investment world even with constrained resources. Beyond just theoretical knowledge, the event promises a holistic understanding of the Angel investing realm and practical guidance. Attendees will be equipped with a strategic blueprint to initiate and prosper in their investment endeavors, irrespective of their financial starting point. This event presents a golden chance for individuals to broaden their perspectives on investment possibilities.

About James McClure

James is currently building the next wave of great businesses as a Partner for Antler in Australia. He also teaches cohort-based courses, leveraging his experiences from over 15 years as a senior tech executive and insights from his 50+ angel investments. James has authored a course titled "How to Angel Invest For Busy Tech Execs", which can be found at https://maven.com/reload-ventures/how-to-angel-invest. Formerly, James held C-level executive positions, boasting extensive business leadership and board experience for high-growth tech companies. He played pivotal roles in expanding big names such as Airbnb and Google on the international front and has scaled up VC-backed businesses like SeatGeek and Adzuna, overseeing the commercial operations/P&L in both regional and global capacities.

Where and when is this taking place?

This event will take place on Zoom, as a Zoom webinar. We recommend you to download Zoom on your device (computer or mobile) before the event: https://zoom.us/support/download

Who's involved?

Presentation:

  • James McClure, Partner at Antler

Host:

  • Shona Marsh (she/her), VP Programmes at CodeBase.

Registration

Once you have registered to attend you will receive confirmation of your ticket.

You will receive an email reminder prior to the event starting: it includes the link to join the event.

At any point, you can also access the link to join via the dedicated Eventbrite Online Page linked to your ticket.

 
 

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