Pegasus Angel Accelerator

𝗧𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? Looking for a fresh, unfiltered take on startups and investing? You're in the right place! Check out Pegasus Unfiltered by Pegasus Angel Accelerator, a Substack publication. We are actively posting new podcast episodes and articles to our page! Subscribe Here: https://lnkd.in/gvKBewuH

According to Christopher Hill of EdenBase, companies often fail due to a lack of product-market fit or launching ahead of the right market conditions. Using Facebook as an example, Hill notes they succeeded where earlier social networks like Friendster could not - largely due to decreasing infrastructure costs over time. Where Friendster spent exorbitantly on servers, making their business model unsustainable, technological progress allowed Facebook's model to be viable when the market was primed. Sometimes, great ideas emerge before the enabling technology and economics align. For startups, nailing both the product and timing for the market opportunity is crucial. #productmarketfit

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁☀️ We're thrilled to welcome these exceptional startups to Pegasus Angel Accelerator. Coming from diverse backgrounds and with disruptive solutions, they are set to redefine their respective industries. Introducing the Summer 2024 Cohort: Ingenius Studio OS - Founder/CEO: LaTecia Johnson Ingenius is an all-in-one platform that uses AI to streamline operational workflow for media companies so they can focus on what matters most: expanding their global footprint and growing revenue. Ekkobar - Founder/CEO: Rhys Ryan Ekkobar's AI Platform has successfully cracked the code of understanding social media conversations, providing the entertainment and sports industry with invaluable qualitative insights and actions to protect and boost their bottom line. Swif: Founder/CEO: Angelo Huang Swif.AI is a modern AI-powered unified endpoint management platform. It simplifies device security and compliance for all devices across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. MedSetGo - Founder/CEO: Shrey Kapoor MedSetGo is a one-in-all AI platform that facilitates the transition of care with automated assignment of patient care to service companies, bringing transparency and control to patients and their families to their care needs. Need2Say - Founder/CEO: Oscar R. García Need2Say is an AI-powered communication tool that bridges language gaps in the construction industry, enhancing productivity, lowering workers' comp costs, and providing OSHA safety insights to reduce risk. RxPost - Founder/CEO: Amantha Bagdon RxPost is an inventory-sharing platform where pharmacies can buy and sell their unused, overstock medication inventory to one another, like eBay for drugs. Over the next 12 weeks, they'll receive investment, mentorship, a structured curriculum, networking opportunities, technology partnerships, and a $500k perks package. Follow our cohort's pages to stay updated with the latest developments and support their journey through our accelerator! #startup #accelerator

Lucas J. Pols, Managing Partner at Pegasus Angel Accelerator, shares his insights on the crucial elements of a pitch deck. He emphasizes that every slide plays a vital role in presenting a comprehensive understanding of the venture. Missing a significant component can be a major drawback, as it suggests a lack of thorough consideration. Lucas stresses the importance of having all aspects of the pitch deck dialed in to instill confidence in the startup's grasp of their business. #pitchdeck #startups #venturecapital 

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Thinking Outside The Box 🚀 In the fast-paced world of early-stage startups, growth hacking has become a crucial strategy for achieving rapid and sustainable growth 📈 This approach involves leveraging creative, unconventional methods to gain traction and outpace competitors. To illustrate how growth hacking can propel startups to success, we'll delve into real-world examples from successful companies and explore innovative techniques for product development, marketing, and outreach. 📌 Read the full article on our 𝗣𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gijZS7_z #marketing #startups

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀! Pegasus' Venture Fellow program provides hands-on education in venture capital through live, discussion-based sessions led by our founding partner, Lucas J. Pols 📈 Over eight weeks, they'll explore deal sourcing, term sheets, and fund construction, with a focus on real case studies to understand investment decisions 📚 Meet some members from Cohort 4 🚀 MARK STEN Olivia Johnson Ezra Pearson Kavin Tjhan Interested in joining? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ghsk4WK2 #venturecapital #vc #startups

Griffin Hermes, a principal at Pegasus Angel Accelerator, shares his thoughts on the red flags he looks out for when evaluating founders. He emphasizes the importance of founders' willingness to work with investors and understanding the venture capital process. Hermes cautions against launching multiple companies simultaneously, raising at unrealistic valuations, or raising excessive capital for the current stage of the business. By following a milestone-based approach and proving themselves at every step, founders can set themselves up for success in later rounds and foster strong relationships with investors. #startups #venturecapital #founderadvice

⚡️𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀⚡️ Investing in startups is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor, especially for emerging angel investors. The potential for high returns is compelling, but the journey is fraught with pitfalls. 📌 Read the full article on our Pegasus Unfiltered Substack! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gU7huaJZ #angelinvesting #startups

Last Thursday, we had an incredible time at the TCA Venture Group All Hands On Deck Meeting! This event at the MountainGate Country Club brought together angel investors for a day of insightful conversations, networking opportunities, and inspiring panel discussions, all aimed at fostering growth and innovation in the early-stage investment community. The event kicked off with opening remarks that set the tone for an exciting day. Attendees then delved into the Early-Stage Investment Panel, featuring engaging discussions surrounding early-stage investments. Esteemed panelists included Rick Smith of Crosscut Ventures, Howard Ko of Morpheus Ventures, Laurent Grill of JLL Spark Global Ventures, John Tabis of M13, and Parisa Khosropour of TCA Los Angeles. After the first panel, attendees enjoyed lunch and networking, which provided a valuable chance to connect with fellow investors. After lunch, Nadia Hansen, Global Digital Transformation at Salesforce, spoke as the keynote speaker, offering enlightening insights on digital transformation from her experience at Salesforce. The Deep Tech Panel followed, exploring cutting-edge technologies and their investment potential. This panel featured Yipeng Zhao of Embark Ventures, Sanjeev Rao of River Guide Labs, Nadia Hansen of Salesforce, and Pat Hwang of TCA Venture Group Orange County. Thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making this event a success! 🎉 Huge shout out to Taissa Maleh of Pegasus Angel Accelerator for helping make this event happen! We look forward to many more opportunities to come together and drive innovation in the investment community. 🚀