Angel Invest Boston

In the Decade of Biotech when there will be myriad opportunities to invest in angel-scale biotech startups. After decades of angel investing, I am focusing on the life science side of my portfolio and invite other angels to do the same. Here's why: https://www.labcoatventures.com/why-we-are-focused-on-early-stage-biotech/ I’m Sal Daher, host of the Angel Invest Boston Podcast. After immigrating to Boston as a child and attending Belmont High School, I studied engineering at MIT and Stanford. Decades of work in international finance followed. During that time, I invested in a handful of ventures founded by friends and acquaintances. Now, I’m a member of Walnut Ventures and MIT Angels and spend most of my time as an angel investor. Startups in my portfolio include: SQZ Biotech, Gelesis, Akili Interactive, Vedanta Biosciences, FineTune Learning, Concrete Sensors, Squadle, doDoc, Pixability, Mavrck, Viral Gains, Streamroot, XMOS, Alice's Table and others. Exits include: Exos (Microsoft), Rifiniti (KKR) and PIKA Energy (Generac).

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Fred Bamber “The Perfect Startup Portfolio” Ep. 5 Experienced Venture Capitalist and Wise Angel Investor

As a venture capitalist Fred Bamber helped build such successful companies as Interleaf, Q1 Labs and Volt Server. Now working as an angel investor Fred is invested in such exciting companies as SQZ Biotech, Pixability, Streamroot and ViralGains. In his self-effacing and modest way, Fred reveals deep wisdom gained from 75 investments in his venture capital career. Here are some of the topics covered: Fred Bamber Finds His Career Path Avoiding the Military Draft Led Him to Work for His First Start...

Jan 25, 2017•1 hr 9 min

Beth Marcus "Startupdoc Is In The House" Ep.4 Startup Founder, Inventor, Advisor and Angel Investor

Dr. Marcus has founded several startups including Exos and Zeemote. The technologies on which her companies are based tend to be widely adopted. Very few inventors can say that their invention is in the hands of ten million people. Beth has those bragging rights. She is a recognized expert in the hand-device interface and has provided strategic advice to leading firms in the space. She is also a highly sought-after advisor to startups with particular understanding of product design and fundraisi...

Jan 18, 2017•1 hr 3 min

Ben Littauer, Founder, Angel & Advisor - "#1 Fundraising Mistake" - Ep. 3

Ben Littauer travelled an unlikely path from philosophy to communications technology. He brings to life the exciting turns in his careers as founder and angel investor. In his light-hearted style, Ben provides a thoughtful tour of Boston’s angel scene in this episode that ranges over many topics including equity crowdfunding. In particular, he explains what leads founders to make the worst fund-raising mistake of all. The philosopher’s clarity of thought and the engineer’s practicality are in ev...

Jan 11, 2017•1 hr 2 min

Ralph Wagner, Executive, Founder & Angel - "Flunk Calculus, Ace Life" - Ep. 2

Ralph Wagner recalls his journey of self-discovery that led from failure in engineering to incandescent success in marketing and sales. The man who could not do calculus or write code excelled at identifying and exploiting opportunities created by computer technology. In this interview one sees that Ralph’s captivating personality is firmly ballasted by good sense and common decency. It is made evident how his interest in people was vital to the success of his many ventures. If you liked this ep...

Jan 11, 2017•1 hr 3 min

Michael Mark, Super Angel & Founder - "The Best Pivots Ever?" - Ep. 1

In our inaugural episode, angel investing prodigy Michael Mark tells fascinating stories that take us from the precocious founding of his first company to his being a highly-prized investor in hundreds of startups today. The narratives are interwoven with entertaining observations of subjects ranging from comedians to co-founders. Some of the most interesting pivots (radical changes of business plan) are elucidated. Michael’s dry wit and unassuming manner make his deep wisdom accessible to all o...

Jan 11, 2017•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Teaser of Episode 3 - Ben Littauer - #1 Fundraising Mistake

This is a teaser of the full, hour-long episode which is still in production. The full episode will be published on January 11th, 2017. Ben Littauer traveled an unlikely path from philosophy to communications technology. He brings to life the exciting turns in his careers as founder and angel investor. In his light-hearted style, Ben provides a thoughtful tour of Boston’s angel scene in this episode that ranges over many topics including equity crowdfunding. In particular, he explains what leads...

Dec 04, 2016•3 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Teaser for Episode 2 - Ralph Wagner - Flunk Calculus, Ace Life

This is a teaser of the full, hour-long episode to be published on January 11, 2017. It contains the full narrative of the events that would propel Ralph to finding his true calling. Ralph Wagner recalls his journey of self-discovery that led from failure in engineering to incandescent success in marketing and sales. The man who could not do calculus or write code excelled at identifying and exploiting opportunities created by computer technology. In this interview one sees that Ralph’s captivat...

Dec 04, 2016•7 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Teaser for Episode 1 - Michael Mark - Best Pivots Ever? - Full Episode coming 1/11/17

This is a short teaser of the hour-long Epsiode 1 which will be published January 11th, 2017. This teaser contains the entire narrative of what may be the most dramatic and successful pivot ever. In our inaugural episode, angel investing prodigy Michael Marks tells fascinating stories that take us from the precocious founding of his first company to his being a highly-prized investor in hundreds of startups today. The narratives are interwoven with entertaining observations of subjects ranging f...

Dec 04, 2016•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Angel Invest Boston Episode 0 - Brief Intro to Angel Investing & Boston Startup Scene

In Episode 0 host Sal Daher explains the purpose of the podcast. He makes the point that angel investing is more accessible than most people suspect. He talks about Boston’s great ecosystem for startups and angels. In conclusion, he tells a bit about his background and how he got into angel investing. If you liked this episode subscribe in iTunes or Google Play so that new episodes will automatically appear in your player. You can find us by searching for Sal Daher or Angel Invest Boston. Sign u...

Dec 01, 2016•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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