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[Andrew Kazlow @AKazlow]

"Safety becomes a type of advertising in nuclear."

Nuclear is already remarkably safe, but what's ACTUALLY driving its comeback? According to @nukebarbarian, Host of the Nuclear Barbarians and Senior Fellow at the @JoinFAI, it's all about electricity demand growth.

Listen to our deep dive on nuclear energy investing: https://t.co/xYD4bcMs0s

[Andrew Kazlow @AKazlow]

New from The Diligent Observer: Choosing an angel network? 🧭 Ask yourself these 5 Qs:

1. What's your motivation?
2. What deals do you want to see?
3. How much time can you spend?
4. What other features matter?
5. What's your budget?

Must-read 👇
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[Andrew Kazlow @AKazlow]

The single most important question for angel network leaders to answer following a company pitch is this:

Should we continue investing our limited resources to support this opportunity?

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Walmart just invested another $1.4 billion in India’s Flipkart.

This week, it was announced that Walmart bought out Tiger Global and Accel’s remaining Flipkart shares, valuing the company at about $35 billion.

#Entrepreneurship #India #Buyout #AngelFact

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[Andrew Kazlow @AKazlow]

Love it or hate it, the "pitch" plays an essential role in angel investing.

In this week's issue of the Diligent Observer:
- The point of the "pitch"
- How it's like a dating profile
- Why pitch day is so important
#Pitch #Diligence #AngelNetwork

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70 million people say they have used a dating app.

That’s about 3 in 10 U.S. adults.

And that percentage has remained flat.

So what?

Online dating is here to stay, with a domestic market size of 70 million potential users.

#MarketSize #AngelFact

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[Andrew Kazlow @AKazlow]

Sharing feedback is an essential job for angel network operators.

In this week's issue of the Diligent Observer:
- How many grades the average student receives
- The greatest chemistry teacher
- How rubrics simplify the feedback process
#Entrepreneurship

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$500B.
That’s the amount of 2022 giving recorded in the US.
It’s a huge number, representing 2% of the $25.5B US GDP.
Unfortunately, it’s shrinking.
In 2021, the number was $517B.
That’s a decline of 10.5% when adjusted for inflation.

#Charity #AngelFact

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[Andrew Kazlow @AKazlow]

It's worth taking the time to understand a company's debt history.

In this week's issue:
- Why startup capital structure is so important for equity investors
- Levers: from engineering to finance
- How leverage helps average people purchase a home

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[Andrew Kazlow @AKazlow]

Thinning an applicant pool from “qualifying” to “most interesting” is complex.

In this week's issue of the Diligent Observer:
- How running an angel network is like buying a house
- Why finalizing selections is mandatory
- Dictatorship vs democracy

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27% of jobs could be automated.

That’s according to the OECD's 2023 employment outlook.

So what?

AI is changing the game, whether we like it or not.

Change always presents both opportunities and risks.

How will you participate?

#AngelFact #AI #OECD

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Side income is a big deal.

A recent survey reveals that about 50% of working individuals have side income streams.💸

With inflation eroding consumer purchasing power, side gigs play a vital role in US homes.

#SideJob #Innovation #AngelFact

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[Andrew Kazlow @AKazlow]

Identifying deals that are NOT a good fit is the first step toward identifying which ones ARE.

In this week's issue of the Diligent Observer:
- The importance of a clear investment thesis
- Common angel network screening criteria
- Much more

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[Andrew Kazlow @AKazlow]

Respectfully saying "no" is a tough but essential part of running an effective angel network.

In this week's issue of the Diligent Observer:
- The application breakdown
- Introducing Angel Ops step 2: Evaluate
- Much more

#TheDiligentObserver

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To learn more, explore the full McKinsey report through this link: https://t.co/msZKwsgWjp.

It's a great resource for exploring the benefits and implications of this emerging technology. #Research #SSIStudy

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Our digital identities are more essential than ever. 🌐 However, we often lack control over the information shared about us online. Enter Self Sovereign Identity (SSI), a promising technology aiming to change that. #DigitalIdentity #SSI #AngelFact

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While all industries can benefit from this enhanced online safety mechanism, sectors dealing with sensitive data, such as finance, IT, electronics, and healthcare, are expected to spearhead its adoption. #IndustryAdvancements #DigitalSafety

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Want to learn more? Check out the full report from Our World in Data here: https://t.co/OkTLGHufNV

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Are parents spending less time with their kids? 🤔🧵

A recent study evaluated how we spend our time, and here's what the researchers found out:

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So what does this mean for investors?

Well, if you know a founder working on something that is designed to support families or that could benefit from this changing dynamic, it could be worth a second look.💡

#Entrepreneurship #TimeWellSpent #Family #Startups #AngelFact