Exited Founder Becomes Every Founder's Dream Angel Investor
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Shane Neman Joins Us to Share His Failures and Successes as a Founder and How it Turned Him into a Full-Time Investor
In this episode, Shane Neman, an angel investor and founder, shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting businesses during the DotCom bust, facing failure on his initial tech venture, to selling his companies and transitioning to investing.
As an investor, he looks for game-changing ideas and founders who don't necessarily need the money. Neman provides tips for founders on standing out in a crowded market, getting in front of investors, making good impressions, growing their businesses and raising money. He also covers the challenges of getting out of deals and generating returns.
This story can inspire founders to look beyond traditional paths and explore how their unique capabilities can address unmet needs in diverse sectors. Here's what you're in for:
- 00:42 Shane Neman's entrepreneurial background
- 09:08 Transitioning to investing
- 12:15 Writing the book 'Nightlife Lessons'
- 15:32 Struggles with fundraising and capital
- 23:03 Investing in early-stage ventures
- 31:30 Asking questions to test founders
- 35:28 Getting in front of investors
- 36:07 Making a good first impression
- 42:13 Getting out of deals and generating returns
- 47:54 Advice for founders chasing capital
ABOUT SHANE NEMAN
Shane Neman is a serial entrepreneur, author, and investor. As the CIO and General Partner of Neman Ventures, Shane dedicates himself to uncovering unique and often overlooked investment opportunities that offer significant potential for growth and innovation with a robust portfolio that includes over 50 startups.
His expertise spans various asset classes, including venture capital, private equity, and real estate. A graduate of NYU with a degree in Computer Science, Shane's entrepreneurial journey began in the tech sector, where he founded three startups, two of which—EZ Texting and JoonBug—achieved successful acquisitions. He was also recognized as a recipient of the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater scholarship and membership in the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society.
Shane authored NightLife Lessons: How I Conquered the Business of Partying with Tech and a Glimpse Into its Future, be sure to pick up a copy to learn more about Shane's wild adventures as an entrepreneur.
Connect with Shane Neman on:
Linkedin: / shaneneman
Website: shaneneman.com
X: / shaneneman
Get His Book on Amazon
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