Whether you are ready to start now or planning for the future this interactive session is designed to provide a framework for thinking about angel investing, how to make your first deal, and how to engage as an ongoing investor. Join AoA member Lowell Ricklefs and learn about: [1] How to think about the different stages of start-ups and build a portfolio [2] How many deals you need to be in, liquidity of your investments, timing, and deal flow [3] Due diligence: the basics of evaluating start-ups [4] How deals are structured and legal basics

The complexities and nuances of life science startup companies can often be a black box to traditional tech investors. Not only do their life cycles tend to be longer, but the specific domain expertise and regulatory hurdles that are required to navigate the waters have often been barriers for investors not familiar with the industry. Come learn about the primary factors that differentiate life science startups from traditional tech investment opportunities from IntuitiveX, the leading life science consultancy and incubator based in Seattle.

Join Hugh Matsubayashi and Pam Jacobson of K&L Gates for an interactive session on what entrepreneurs & investors need to know about patents & intellectual property, including a discussion on how to identify and protect startups’ technology innovations to secure value.

Join Gary Kocher from K&L Gates for an investor workshop on the basics of SAFEs, their multiple variations, and what you should look out for to protect your investment.

Future 5G network roll outs will enable the next wave of enterprise innovation. This session will provide a baseline investment perspective related to 5G, edge, and AI enterprise opportunities. It will also highlight areas where a new generation of enterprise startups in pursuit of Industry 4.0 opportunities is expected. The session is presented by Jim Brisimitzis who is the Founder/CEO of the 5G Open Innovation Lab.

Rick Timmins of the Central Texas Angel Network and John Harbison of Tech Coast Angels asked themselves questions that many angels ponder: “What return can angels expect? and “what should I do to achieve a better return?”  They collected years of investment and returns data from their own groups and then analyzed the data to show some expected and some surprising results.