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Jo Dalton is the founder of JD&Co is the go to Global Exec Search & Advisory firm supporting the founders, funders, and leaders of high growth disruptive tech fuelled brands


She’s also a founding member of Alma Angels, an angel syndicate focused on supporting women’s led companies 


Jo’s experience and visibility over the landscape make her incredibly well placed to discuss how to start your company as a founder and finding your first angel investors!


Just a small handful of the lessons and tips we cover:


Don’t quit your job until you have your first 1000 true fans 


Validate your idea first by getting 150 people on a waitlist for your solution 


Understand how equity works and don’t be to eager to give it away 


Don’t give a board set to an early investor 


Your first angel investors might not identify as traditional angels!


Any questions or feedback please don't hesitate to reach out - leo@nexusconnected.co.uk


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