The most valuable contribution an investor can make is not the capital they deploy. It is the quality of questions they ask before the capital arrives.

Entrepreneurs, your job is so much bigger than raising capital.

Building a thriving investment ecosystem is more about investors than you believe.

Why is capital allocation coastal, when innovation is internal?

P.I.G.S. — an acronym telling us what we don’t know, and where to improve.

Perfection in process doesn’t always equal success: why?

Determining the future of technology through investment

What are the elements of a patent—and the steps to building a solid patent portfolio?

Why Software as a Service companies are tricky to navigate for investors, and some ways to evaluate them.

Does your business need funding — and is there room for an investor?

Are patents valuable, and if so, how important are they to the IP portfolio for a company?

Don’t make the mistake of thinking investors are going to buy into a fear of missing out.

Everyone loves an underdog, and entrepreneurs are the ultimate underdogs!

How well does your product fit the current market?

What do angels look for in a great presentation or pitch? Hear from one Angel Investor and CEP member about his experience evaluation investments.

What is a SAFE Note?

Raising capital is as simple as telling a good story.

The biggest gap in understanding capital is between investors and the entrepreneurs asking for funding.

How to know if your business is ready for investor funding.

Build a better presentation and get the funding you seek with this great pitch guide.