Inspiring Angels
Angel Academy CVA produced by Venture Central CVA in part by a grant from the EDA.
If you missed the inaugural Angel Academy CVA all-day workshop that took place October 2023 at the CODE Building, Irving Theater, not to worry!
This event was a great opportunity to learn from expert angel investors and network with local angel groups.
Attendees learned about:
- Fundamentals of angel investing
- How to evaluate deals
- Term-sheet negotiations
- Sourcing quality startups
- Opportunities to engage with local investors
Thank you to our partners at the Charlottesville Angel Network, CAV Angels, Charlottesville Business Innovation Council, Sandbox, 434.co and more for making this event possible.
If you missed it, don’t worry, we have more in-person virtual trainings and events planned for 2024, and these videos are available to you wherever you have Internet access.
The below video recordings from the event were rationally designed so you can pick and choose the sessions that appeal to you, or watch the entire workshop from beginning to end — enjoy!
Angel Academy CVA - Introductions, and Setting the Stage, Angel Investing Where and When
Featuring: Tracey Greene, Founder and Executive Director, Charlottesville Angel Network + Executive Director, CBIC
Featuring: Arthur Watson, President, Charlottesville Angel Network + CEO, Castle Hill Gaming
Kate Byrne, Chief Growth Officer, GoodLight Capital
Chiedo John, Founder, Rocktown Angels + Github
Angel Academy CVA - Session 1: Determining Your Investment Philosophy
Featuring: Christine Mahoney, Professor and Author in Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Investing
Kate Byrne, Chief Growth Officer, GoodLight Capital
Chiedo John, Founder, Rocktown Angels
Liz Doerr, Sandbox, + Women In Venture
Featuring: Paul Nolde Managing Director, 757 Collab + CAV Angels
Jim Cheng, CAV Angels
Elizabeth Blankenship, Entrepreneur in Residence, CAV Angels + CEO & Founder, by Eilly
Angel Academy CVA - Session 2 Discovery Evaluation & Due Diligence
Featuring: Colleen Watson, Investor Member, Charlottesville Angel Network
Chiedo John, Founder, Rocktown Angels
Craig Redinger, Founder and General Counsel, Charlottesville Angel Network
Dan Myers, Virginia SBDC, ICAP + 42Phi Ventures
Angel Academy CVA - Lunch Session: Setting The Stage From The Founder's Perspective
Featuring: Elizabeth Blankenship CEO & Founder, by Eilly
Naza Shelley, CEO and Founder, CarpeDM
Neal Piper, CEO and Founder, Luminoah
PJ Harris – Moderator Co-Founder, Humanitru + McGuireWoods
Angel Academy CVA - Session 3: Evaluation and Risk
Featuring: Paul Nolde 757 Accelerate + CAV Angels
Erika Bahr, CEO and Founder, Invest Capital AI
Cara Glasheen, Primer & Moderator Sandbox + Women In Venture
Angel Academy CVA - Who is the Charlottesville Angel Network?
Featuring: Arthur Watson, President, Charlottesville Angel Network + CEO, Castle Hill Gaming
Kyle Redinger, Charlottesville Angel Network, Co-Chair, Screening Committee
Paula Gunter, Charlottesville Angel Network, Investor Member
+ Truist
Angel Academy CVA Session 4, Supporting Startups and Exits
Featuring: Liz Doerr Sandbox + Women In Venture
Kate Byrne, Chief Growth Officer, GoodLight Capital
Chiedo John, Founder, Rocktown Angels + Github
Dan Myers, Virginia SBDC, ICAP + 42Phi Ventures
Alex Zorychta – Primer & Moderator, First Follower + Connector for Entrepreneurs
Helpful Resources
An introduction to angel investing – What is an angel, what types of companies they invest in and what is the difference between angels and venture capitalists? Learn about how angel investing came to be and how angel investors support startup companies at very early stages. Read More…