Big thank you to long-time Band of Angels member John Ferrell for his deep insights into what every early stage investor should know and look out for when reviewing patents. Scan the bar code below for his other valuable publications.
Band of Angels Holiday Party
Members celebrate yet another amazing year at the Band of Angels festive holiday party. This year is extra special as the Band commemorates its 30th anniversary. Big thanks to everyone that joined in this celebration, and especially each other in making the Band community what it is today!
Angel Groups x Plug and Play Preview Day
The Band of Angels collaborated with 10 other angel groups around the nation for a special preview look at Plug & Play’s Fall 2024 cohort of 10 hand-selected startups, a week prior to the public demo day in Sunnyvale, CA. Hosted by the New York Angels, real time voting helped select startups for further diligence and potential inclusion into each group’s regular deal flow. Great way to help each angel group increase quality deal flow and continue to build collaboration between the leading angel groups.
Band of Angels Annual Summer Party
The Band of Angels members enjoyed the annual Summer Party gathering at the gorgeous Woodside Farm Vineyard. Energized by inspiring conversations, delicious food and wine, Band members toast to continue supporting innovative startups and driving positive change.
Band of Angels Member Hosts Opportunities for Angels in AI
Band members enjoyed a day of discussions on opportunities for business angels in GenAI at the extraordinary house in the heart of Silicon Valley of Band Member David Yang. His robotic dogs roaming around the tech savvy house were a perfect backdrop for informative speakers who covered the technical, legal and investment landscape in AI and early-stage investment opportunities. Before the socializing session, Band of Angels Chairman Ian Sobieski and David Yang had an insightful fireside chat about the existential nature of AI and what that might mean for the future of culture and humans.