From Criteria to Collaboration: Scott Jablonski's Guide to Angel Investing
Welcome to another episode of "The Angel with Michael Conniff.” We are joined by Scott Jablonski, founder and CEO of 77 Analytics. A company that provides strategic guidance and mentorship to startups and established brands. This marks Scott's second appearance on our show. You might recall him from our sister show, The Accelerator, where he recently shared insights on how 77 Analytics is helping startups reach their full potential.
In this episode, Scott shares his insights into navigating the world of angel investments. He underscores the importance of accelerators and networking in identifying promising companies.
Scott discusses the criteria that guide his investment decisions and these include:
- Product-market fit
- The potential for collaboration with the founder.
He elaborates on how he contributes expertise, influence, and credibility to enhance a founder's journey.
Reflecting on his experiences as both a consultant and an angel investor, Scott highlights the depth and gratification of relationships formed in the latter role. He concludes by sharing key attributes he believes successful founders possess:
- Determination
- Emotional intelligence
- Social intelligence.
Takeaways
- Accelerators and networking are valuable resources for finding and choosing angel investments.
- Investors should consider product-market fit and the potential for collaboration with the founder when deciding to invest.
- Angel investors can amplify a founder's work by providing expertise, influence, and credibility.
- The relationships formed as an angel investor are often deeper and more rewarding than those formed as a consultant.
