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Episode 22: Innovating The Early Stage Investing Model with Rebecca Danta of Miami Angels
Rebecca Danta is the Managing Director of Miami Angels, the largest angel network in Florida, which funds Seed and Series A technology companies with early traction across various sectors.
Miami Angels has deployed $13.6M into 33 companies since 2014, and Rebecca built a sustainable, independent business model for the organization.
Prior to joining Miami Angels, Rebecca managed global campus operations for General Assembly in New York City, the first accelerated learning provider, and the "Top Most Innovative Company in Education" per Fast Company. General Assembly had a successful exit in 2018.
Rebecca is a Miami native and passionate about investing into markets and teams that are often overlooked in traditional venture capital. She serves on the board of the Florida Venture Forum and is a Class XI member of Miami Fellows.
In this episode, Rebecca talks about:
- Why now is a great time to get into angel investing
- Why it may be more accessible than most people think it is
- How Miami Angels can help you get started as an investor
- How the investment landscaped has changed in the past year
- Tips for startups raising capital
- and much, much more….
Find Rebecca Danta:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccadanta
Miami Angels: https://www.miamiangels.vc
Email: hello@miamiangels.vc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebeccadanta