How to Raise Angel Capital via Ron Conway
If you are looking for capital and are an early stage company (which I know many of you are) it doesn’t get much better than Ron Conway. Conway was an early stage investor in companies like Google, Ask Jeeves, and Paypal and is known for the number of investments he has made in start-ups. He has backed companies like Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Zoomr, PBWiki, and many, many more. Needless to say he is a heavy hitter in the angel community as well as the Web 2.0 community, having made more investments in Web 2.0 start-ups than any other investor (somewhere in the 500 neighborhood). You can read more about him across the web, including criticism that he has come under. Early this summer, June to be exact, TechCrunch reported that Conway will be focusing his investments over the next 18 months in 40-50 start-ups who are exploiting Real-time data. He believes it is “the next billion dollar market opportunity.”
He will be speaking on raising angel capital on October 13th at the Gunderson Dettmer office in Silicon Valley in an intimate setting limited to just 40 attendees. There is a $25 honorarium to attend that will go to the Peapod Foundation. The Peapod Foundation was started by will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas to support social issue for children around the world. You can read more about it on Peapod’s website.
Attending this event is a great opportunity to not only network, but to get in front of one of the most powerful angel investors in the industry. And guess what…we were able to get 5 slots reserved specifically for Black Web 2.0 readers! You’ll still have to pay the $25 honorarium but it is a small price to pay for what could be a game changing opportunity. If you aren’t located on the Westcoast it is still well worth the flight and opportunity. Hint, hint…I hear Southwest has a sick Web Special going on right now $99 LGA to SFO for October 13th 
. The first 5 comments (via actually commenting on BW2.0 not tweets, lol) are the lucky few who get put on the attendee list. Have at it!
About the Author Angela Benton is the Founder and Publisher of BlackWeb20.com. Her experience spans a variety of industries including consultative relationships with companies such as UPS, Bizjournals.com, Realestate.com, and Lendingtree.com.
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Hello!
I just launched a social networking site for college students to locally buy, sell, and trade their books with each other.
I love your website and I am looking for backing sooner than later to push my validated business venture.
My email is Boris@Textbreak.com — I would love a spot in this event. I want to meet Ron Conway, especially since everything I hear about him reminds me of myself.
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Hi,
Stock market India is volatile and all those who speculate in market are loosing everyday. Please remember stock market is not for speculation purpose. If one feel investing in stock market is gamble then its better to think again.
One should always note that if they want to invest money they should do proper research be it fundamental research or technical research. Just think how come you can invest
your money without any convincing reason for the same?
Indian stock market is one of the most happening and emerging market. Major Indian stock exchanges are BSE and NSE and both are of world class standards.
So grab good stocks and invest that’s the bottom line.
We hope to see you in major profits.
Regards
SHARETIPSINFO TEAM
Hi Angela – Thanks for the post! Are there any spots left open for this meeting? I would love to attend! I’m in the early stages and Ron is one of the top on my radar.
Hey Ang, Just sent you a message on FB. Can you let me know if I’m not too late? Thanx
Wes
Any left Angela?
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It is an excellent opp!
Great opp, Angela. I wish I was a tech entrpreneur. I’d so be there and prepared.
You are commenter #3 but you’re logged in as a guest. If you don’t mind identify yourself in the comments (or login and reply to this comment) and then email so we can put you on the list. Thanks!
Herb you are on IT as usual, lol! Email me so we can put you on the list. Tickets are indeed mad cheap right now.
Thanks for commenting Barbara, please email me (link below my photo above) if you want to attend so we can put your name on the list.
Great info thank you for sharing this
Looks like a good opportunity. Tickets from East coast aren’t bad now, either.
Thank you so much for sharing this information. It’s a great opportunity to support and learn more about how the Peapod Foundation is working through music. A testament of how a good cause that started locally and is reaching globally.Thank you for the generous offer to help your readers to network with one of the most powerful names in angel investing. And, also for providing us with the tips and links to understand Mr. Conway’s current focus for selecting projects.