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Why engineers make great angel investors

Many engineers think about angel investing but don’t know where to start. How do you evaluate a startup? What role should you play beyond writing a check? And how do you actually find great deals?

In my latest post for SignalFire VC, I break down the fundamentals of angel investing for engineers—from sourcing deals to assessing technical risk to adding value as an operator. Whether you’re looking to invest in founders you believe in or just curious about the landscape, this guide will help you get started.

🔗 Read the full post here: actually good vc post

Would love to hear from other engineers who’ve taken the leap into investing—what’s been your biggest lesson? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🚀

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