Cintia Mano: How Angels Can Fly Higher | Episode 42

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah interviews Cintia Mano, CEO of Core Angels, a global angel investor network. Cintia discusses her journey in investing in 27 startups and leading Core Angels to develop 11 angel funds across various countries. They explore the importance of investing across geographies and verticals, encouraging more female angels to invest in startups, and the significance of taking action in investing without waiting to feel completely prepared. Tune in to learn about building angel funds, expanding opportunities for both investors and startups, and the value of putting your money to work. Timecodes: 02:06 - Formalizing Angel Funds and Best Practices 03:09 - Benefits of Angel Funds for Startups and Investors 04:42 - Typical Journey of an Angel Investor 06:05 - Learning and Collaboration in Angel Investing 07:09 - Experienced Angels and Better Investment Experiences 09:10 - Pooled Capital and Influence on Cap Tables 09:46 - Fund Structure and Investment Commitment 11:55 - Cross-Pollination Amongst Funds 13:37 - Geographic and Thematic Focuses in Investment Strategy 17:01 - Current Operations and Angel Demographics 17:28 - Female Participation in Angel Investing 19:45 - Encouraging More Female Angels 00:22:00 - Challenges Faced by Female Founders 25:39 - Broader Issues of Diversity in Investing 28:28 - Female Founders vs. Femtech 32:35 - Exposure and Industry Understanding 36:26 - Advice for Aspiring Angel Investors 39:09 - Importance of Learning by Doing 42:22 - Portfolio Approach in Angel Investing 45:12 - Contrarian Conviction: Self-Reliance and Happiness