Founded & Grounded – Angel Investing School: Talent is everywhere, opportunity isn’t [Video]

This week we hear from the inspirational Andy Ayim (http://linkedin.com/in/andyayim) MBE – co-founder of The Angel Investing School (https://angelinvestingschool.com/), who wants to level the playing field in the world of angel investing.

Find out what keeps Andy moving forward with confidence, and how someone becomes a trusted advisor to new businesses. If you’re interested in the world of angel investing but don’t know where to begin, then this is a conversation not to miss.

We explore toxic company cultures, the importance of being true to oneself, and the democratisation of angel investing. Andy shares his experience of realising early on in a job that the company culture was toxic and how stepping aside, even though it meant giving up career opportunities, was the right decision.

Andy discusses the value of being a non-conformist and how it can lead to great leaps in learning. Hear first-hand Andy’s journey of creating the Angel Investor School, which aims to make the world of angel investing more accessible to everyday people.

Tune in to learn about:

– The Angel Investment School’s goal of democratising access to opportunity

– Toxic company cultures during the interview process

– Importance of probation period for both company and employee

– Stepping aside from a toxic work environment despite career opportunities

– Need for career confidence to say no to job opportunities not aligned with values

– The value of being nonconformist

– Backpacking in South America at 21 as a catalyst for personal and professional growth

– Building a brand in the venture capitalism and angel investing space through sharing experiences

– Creating the Angel Investor School to teach people about angel investing

– Lack of diversity in venture capital funding and the need for equal access to opportunity for all

– Role of angel investors and venture capitalists in providing capital for early-stage startups

– Building communities around oneself and the importance of deeper relationships

– Networks and the importance of creating one that works for oneself

– The founder’s experience building and growing Mixtape Madness and working as a product manager

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