216 - Connecting Investors and Founders with Ashrith Athmaram and Srikar Srinivasan of Arcangel

Mark connects us with the founders of Arcangel, Ashrith Athmaram and Srikar Srinivasan, who discuss the challenges and opportunities in early-stage investments, particularly in angel investing. They explain how their platform connects accredited investors with startup founders, aiming to simplify the investment process and broaden the types of businesses that can receive funding. The discussion covers the barriers to entry for investors, the streamlined process of Arcangel, and the importance of personal connections between investors and founders. They also touch on their future goals, regulatory challenges, and the balance between school and entrepreneurship. Connect with Ashrith and Srikar on LinkedIn and check out Arcangel! Takeaways Early stage companies have high growth potential. Arcangel connects investors with diverse startups. Less than 2% of accredited investors engage in angel investing. The platform simplifies the investment process for both parties. Founders set their own equity terms on the platform. Investors can be hands-on or hands-off in their involvement. Arcangel aims to create a large network of startups globally. The founders are balancing school and their startup efforts. Regulatory compliance is managed through partnerships. Future goals include a large pitch competition to attract investors. Chapters 03:08 Introducing Arcangel: Bridging Investors and Founders 06:00 Understanding the Barriers to Angel Investing 08:56 The Streamlined Process of Arcangel 12:01 Investor Involvement and Expectations 15:06 Navigating the Platform: How to Get Involved 18:00 Regulatory Challenges and Solutions 20:53 Balancing School and Entrepreneurship 23:59 Future Goals and Aspirations for Arcangel 26:53 The Personal Touch: Investors as Sherpas 29:46 Podcasts and Music: Inspirations for the Journey Affiliate Links: Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach by Joseph Shrand, MD This episode is brought to you in part by SecuriTitle, a fractional paralegal service assisting with all things real estate in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.