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What Drives Angel Investors? 10 Reasons They Choose to Invest in Startups
After speaking with investors for more than 12 months, we discovered that angel investors aren't just chasing financial returns. Their motivations are often personal, purpose-driven, and rooted in curiosity.
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Why We Read Newsletters from Top VCs (And You Might Want to Too)
For founders, operators, and investors alike, the startup world often feels like a blur. Markets shift, tactics evolve, and new tools drop daily. In that chaos, we've found one consistent edge: reading newsletters from the sharpest minds in venture capital.
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Why We're Always Learning — And Why You Should Be Too
At First Degree, we don't just invest in early-stage founders — we learn with them. Explore why continuous learning is essential for founders and investors alike.
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Bootstrapping vs. VC Funding: Making the Right Choice for Your Startup
Is external funding right for your business? Explore the pros and cons of bootstrapping versus taking venture capital investment.
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The Technical Founder's Playbook for Scaling Architecture
As your startup grows, your technology needs to scale too. Learn from CTO insights on building flexible, scalable systems from day one.
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