Angel Investing Is Like Making a Mixtape

23 Apr 2025


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If you’re older than 30, you likely have distinct memories of making mixtapes or burning CDs. And if you do, you remember the joy of finding a new favorite song, sharing beloved artists with friends, or—better yet—receiving a mixtape. Mixtapes were an expression of yourself and a glimpse into someone else’s world.

So how is curating the perfect playlist similar to angel investing? Let me show you.

It Starts with a Theme

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Every great mixtape had a cohesive theme. Before you could start on an epic mixtape, you needed to know why you were creating it. Was this the creation of “new favorites,” a “chill mix,” “breakup ballads,” or “pump-up songs”?

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