Angel Investing 101 w/ Francois Le Nguyen

​What You’ll Learn (45 minutes):

​Your investment thesis

​Define your unique edge as an OV investor. What do you know that others don’t? How much capital and time can you realistically commit?

​Reading the signals

​Cut through startup hype with simple frameworks to evaluate founders and opportunities. (Hint: it’s less about the idea, more about the person.)

​Avoiding the traps

​The psychological pitfalls that cost new angels the most money—and how your OV perspective can be both a strength and a blind spot.

​What I’ll share

​I’ll walk through my own angel portfolio: how I built it, what’s worked, and what hasn’t. I’ll share some of the expensive lessons I’ve learned so you can avoid making the same mistakes.

​About Frankie

​Exited founder and former VC. I've written 30+ personal cheques into startups and as a VC invested in another 50+ startups now worth $650M+ USD.

​Why this matters for our community

​Angel investing isn't just about financial returns. It's about backing the next generation of founders and creating opportunities for OVs to engage with innovation globally. Whether you're just exploring the space or ready to take your first steps as an angel, you'll leave with practical tools and a clearer sense of whether this path is right for you.

​Who should attend

• ​Aspiring angel investors

• ​Founders or operators with a bit of cash and a lot of questions

• ​People curious about evaluating early-stage startups

​This is an introductory workshop focused on practical takeaways, not a comprehensive deep-dive. You'll walk away with actionable frameworks you can use immediately. This is educational content only and not financial advice.