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Author Archives: Elizabeth Kraus
Why I am NOT an Impact Investor
The Colorado Capital Conference (in Denver 10/8-10/9) announced its list of presenting companies today and it has solidified my decision to STOP IMPACT INVESTING.
Executive Summaries | What do investors really need to see?
There are some basic questions that most investors ask before making an investment decision, but very few of the executive summaries I’ve seen actually answer these questions. These incomplete executive summaries are inefficient for investors – we spend far too … Continue reading
Colorado Fall Angel Investor Can’t Miss Events
There is no shortage of angel investor events in Colorado this fall, so mark your calendars! Note: Deadlines for early bird pricing and applications to present are approaching, so get on it!
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Impact Investing | Capital is NOT the Problem
After meeting a gentlemen who is sitting on 20 million dollars in cash and would like to invest for impact, but is frustrated by a lack of opportunities to do so – I am officially convinced that ACCESS TO CAPITAL … Continue reading
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Social Impact Fund Showcase – September 7th
Interested in making a difference and realizing a financial return? The impact investing industry is expected to reach over 500 billion in assets within the next decade and many innovative social impact funds are based right here in Colorado. Join … Continue reading
Six Places to See/Pitch Angel Deals in Colorado
Colorado is booming with startup activity and here are six of the best places to see or pitch angel deals:
How to Make a Demo Day Successful – Lessons from the Unreasonable Institute
It seems as if I get an invitation to join an accelerator Demo Day on a weekly basis these days, but I hardly ever attend them. It’s expensive and time consuming to travel and seeing a company’s five minute pitch … Continue reading
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Why I Won’t Invest in Convertible Debt
Convertible debt seems to be an increasingly popular vehicle for angel investing. While it has it’s benefits, it also has it’s drawbacks, but there are certain instances when I WILL NOT INVEST in convertible debt. Here’s one of them:
A Great Template for Effective Angel Investor Updates
From my experience, very few entrepreneurs and investors communicate effectively, but one of my recent investments sends out bi-weekly updates that have been great for both the entrepreneur and the investors. I think it’s an excellent template for angel investor … Continue reading
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Looking for C-Level Execs to Lead Clean Tech Companies
In the past couple of months, I’ve read about a hundred clean tech business plans and I, like many others, have come to the conclusion that there is no shortage of brilliant clean tech ideas, but there IS a shortage … Continue reading
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