Investment memo: How Startmate & Airtree are building the next gen of angel investors, explorers vs first believers + a special announcement!

We're joined by Ben Simai, the program led for Startmate’s first believers and Jess Walker, the program lead for Airtree’s explorers in their first joint appearance for this episode #117 and installment #22 of the special Curiosity series. 

Explore your curiosity about:

• Quick intro on Ben and Jess and how they made they way into startups and investing
• What is an Angel Investor?
• Surprises about the entry points of angel investors? 
• Helping new angels overcome imposter syndrome? 
• What differentiates Explorers vs first believers program? 
• Pros and Cons of new vs experienced angels 
• Syndicates for non sophisticated investors 
• Why does startmate charge and Airtree is a free program? 
• Secret to earning trust with founders 
• Current economic climate

Please enjoy! 

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