ADVISORS & ANGELS 

• Who: Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale
• What: Panel, Workshop, Networking
• Where: Levan Center
• When: Wednesday, February 25th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST

ADVISORS & SMART BOARDS PANEL

Panel Description:
Attend our panel to learn how to recruit the right advisory team and build a strong, strategic board that can significantly accelerate your startup’s growth. You’ll discover how to avoid costly trial and error, unlock valuable opportunities, and position your company as a more credible and compelling investment opportunity.

UNDERSTANDING THE ANGEL INVESTOR MINDSET WORKSHOP

Workshop Description:
Join our extensive hybrid workshop, perfect for individuals considering angel investing or entrepreneurs eager to understand the investor's perspective. Gain insights into the risks and rewards of angel investing, the crucial role angels play in the startup ecosystem, and the various investment strategies available. Learn to position yourself as a great Angel Investment candidate or to source, evaluate deals, and perform due diligence effectively. 

Expected Outcomes for attendees.
Participants will leave the workshop with the ability to:

1. Understand how to recruit dynamic advisors & board members 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽
2. Understand the risks and rewards of angel investing 💡
3. Understand the relationship between boards and angels 🚀
4. Grasp the relationship between angels and the startup ecosystem 🌱
5. Network with fellow aspiring angels, advisors and entrepreneurs 🤝
6. Gain insights from experienced investors 🚀
   

Who Should Attend:

• Startup founders and co-founders
• Advisors & Prospective Advisors
• Aspiring Angels Investors and venture partners
• Operators, advisors, and ecosystem builders

About Victoria Cox:
Victoria Cox is a strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience in global GTM and partnerships in both B2B SaaS and Engineering Services. As an operations leader, she has led and established new international operations in services and both consumer and industrial products companies. Victoria has served as a board advisor, director, and mentor to more than 40 companies, including via an entrepreneurship accelerator funded by the US Department of State. She previously was a member of the Vitalize Angels investment syndicate. Currently she serves as Chief Investor Relations Officer with Housing Us (Real Assets), is a channel partner with Virtido Engineering, and is a member of the Scroobious Innovation Council.

About Sergio Mankita:
Sergio Mankita brings over two decades of experience in strategic marketing, business development, and partnerships across various industries, including healthcare, financial services, education, and food and beverage. He excels in crafting communication strategies, business plans, and go-to-market roadmaps. Sergio has mentored over 150 companies through programs like the Entrepreneurship World Cup, the Young Leaders of America Initiative (YLAI), the Venture Mentoring Team and the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) at Stanford University.

Their Experience:
As venture scouts, angels, advisors, and board directors with over 10 years of experience, Victoria and Sergio share their journey from non-traditional backgrounds to successful angel investors. They provide a roadmap for starting in angel investing and explain why they chose this path. Both hold MBAs and have mentored more than 100 early-stage tech and non-tech startups globally.

About Connectd:
Connectd has built the leading marketplace for ambitious founders to recruit top-tier senior leadership talent in the most cost-efficient way.
We have one of the largest pools of vetted advisors, fractional executives, and independent Directors that you can access for free (For 6 months with no commitment) and with no recruitment fees.
With over 10,000 expert connections made so far, Connectd enables organisations to move faster and scale smarter through curated talent that delivers when it matters most.

🚀 Ready to supercharge your startup growth and dive into the world of angel investing? Join us for the Advisor & Smart Boards panel and the Angel Mindset Workshop. Take the first step towards understanding how a Smart Board can help you scale and learn how to thrive in the angel investment landscape. Secure your spot today to learn from seasoned investors and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your startup and investment journey!