Angel investing might sound like something reserved for Silicon Valley insiders or seasoned venture capitalists, but in reality, it’s a path that many business leaders and senior professionals can take often with surprising success. If you’ve ever thought about backing a startup, mentoring a founder, or simply diversifying your investment portfolio in a more hands-on way, angel investing could be the opportunity you didn’t know you were...
Once your idea is validated and your market is understood, the next challenge is figuring out how your startup will actually work. This is where vision meets structure. A business model is not only about making money but also about how you create, deliver, and capture value. Planning is what turns that model into a roadmap. Startups often fail not because the idea is bad, but because the model behind it is unclear or unsustainable. A good...
Once you’ve shaped your idea and confirmed that it solves a real problem, the next step is to understand the world you’re about to enter. Market research is where your idea meets reality. It’s the process of discovering who your customers are, what they need, how they behave, and what alternatives they already use. It’s also where you begin to understand the size of the opportunity and the competitive landscape. Without this step,...
