Comments on: Big Troubles, Big Opportunities

By: TheCrimson

TheCrimson — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:53:13 +0000

When your down there is no other way than up, that's what other angel investors should be thinking. Opportunities arises when a lot of people looks as if there is no hope.

By: The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype

The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:07:28 +0000

Your logic is sound but majority of angel investors are in the 45 to 54 age bracket, according to the most comprehensive angel investing research conducted by Dr. Scott Shane.

You're right about risk tolerance. Angel investing certainly isn't for everyone as it's a high risk, high reward activity.

By: The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype

The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:58:15 +0000

Sorry to hear about your lost, Machida. It does take a certain quality to recognize opportunities as they're often disguised in undesirable circumstances. We're glad that you can look pass the negative situation and focus on the future instead.

By: The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype

The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:07:28 +0000

Your logic is sound but majority of angel investors are in the 45 to 54 age bracket, according to the most comprehensive angel investing research conducted by Dr. Scott Shane.

You're right about risk tolerance. Angel investing certainly isn't for everyone as it's a high risk, high reward activity.

By: The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype

The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:58:15 +0000

By: The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype

The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:32:08 +0000

True, seasoned angels often look at economic downturn as a great opportunity to shop for startups that are going on sale.

By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:27:50 +0000

I agree with the points put forth above, and I'd add that if someone's getting close to their retirement age, they would probably want to selectively manage the amount of money they invested in the ventures referred to above, based on their overall portfolio.

I have a few acquaintances who may not have the required comfort level for the necessary risk involved. Plus they may be looking for a return before one may be expected from these more speculative opportunities.

I also think there are people who will always want these investments as part of their financial endeavors.

By: crimson45

crimson45 — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:01:34 +0000

With this big amount of trouble if you are really a skilled angel you can turn this into big opportunities, there are a lot of resources all around us that can be used thinking that these are waste but in turn this will turn into big money.

By: The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype

The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:49:39 +0000

That's our favorite too. Carl articulated it very well.

By: Lavric

Lavric — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:19:12 +0000

Yes you are right but bad things can always turn into good things and if you have experience you can always make money easy.