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If you don't have savings, and your co-founders are as…

“If you don't have savings, and your co-founders are as poor as you are, and if Mom and Dad won't loan you money, then your best bet is to find people that know you - your friends. If they, too, won't help, then you're stuck seeking out angel investors.” quote by Vivek Wadhwa
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“If you don't have savings, and your co-founders are as poor as you are, and if Mom and Dad won't loan you money, then your best bet is to find people that know you - your friends. If they, too, won't help, then you're stuck seeking out angel investors.”

Vivek Wadhwa

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

When personal funds and family help are unavailable, rely on trusted friends first, then seek angel investors if needed.

In simple terms: Use friends before angels if you lack funds.

Key Takeaway

Leverage personal networks before external capital.

Themes

financing networking entrepreneurship

Mood

practical optimistic

Type

advice business

When to use this quote

  • seed funding
  • friend loans
  • pitch preparation

Key Concepts

bootstrapping angel investment

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who in your network can provide non‑financial support?
  • How can you prepare for angel pitches?
A Different Perspective

Friends may not have capital to invest.

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