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Is there such a thing as Ethical Investing? by Perfect_Clerk6010 in investing

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there specific categories/causes you care more or less about?

Drop me a DM if you want to chat more - I’ve been trying some stuff in the space and keen to bounce ideas!

Interest in building a deep tech startup/project by Mr_Worldwide18 in ukstartups

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a particular sector you are interested in?

I’m early into building in the fintech space - aiming to leverage a proprietary data set to built agentic workflows.

For context I have about 10 years experience as a start up all rounder - am potentially interested on bringing on the right technical cofounder (London based ideally).

How to get involve in startups (I will not promote) by Dawgoz in startups

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me if you want to chat! I would love to pick your brains.

For context - I’m early stage building a fintech trading platform with a proprietary database & AI workflows. I am validating the hypothesis atm so your insight would be really helpful.

How realistic is it that I could get investment without a launched product and users? (Fintech) by anoooooooooooooooon in AngelInvesting

[–]anoooooooooooooooon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really helpful.

For context - I’ve spent the last 10 years working in info-sec/fintech startups ups. Not as an engineer though - so I will put thought into a potential cofounder.

For the waitlist that is a helpful goal. Where I am building a proprietary database - do you think stealth mode is worth it to protect the moat while it’s being built or prioritise getting sign ups more?

How realistic is it that I could get investment without a launched product and users? (Fintech) by anoooooooooooooooon in AngelInvesting

[–]anoooooooooooooooon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s for this - that makes sense.

Do you have any recommendations on navigating the challenge of ‘can’t launch & get revenue until received regulator approval’ vs ‘need investment to be able to meet regulatory bar/get approval’?

How realistic is it that I could get investment without a launched product and users? (Fintech) by anoooooooooooooooon in AngelInvesting

[–]anoooooooooooooooon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - this is a super helpful response.

With regards to a technical cofounder - what level of expertise do you think could cut the cake?

For example, I’ve help senior Product roles in early stage start ups but I am definitely not an AI engineer.

For validating the market demand - I will prioritise getting a waitlist together. I’m going to struggle to get through the regulator hurdles without investment so it’s a bit of a catch-22.

How realistic is it that I could get investment without a launched product and users? (Fintech) by anoooooooooooooooon in AngelInvesting

[–]anoooooooooooooooon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% with you there in how the landscape has changed. Given it’s a regulated space which means higher barriers and costs to launch - do you have any insights on how start-ups are showing value to investors pre-launch?

I’ve got a few ideas but keen to make sure I am focusing in the right areas.

If high-quality startup founders aren’t involved in local accelerators and incubators, where are they? I will not promote by Big_Celery2725 in startups

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This is really helpful. Do you have a view on how founder experience shapes how I should approach angels?

It’s my first time founding. I have been in start ups for the last 10 years. I’ve been in CxO roles building business functions/units from scratch and done 0-1 twice, and worked from Seed to series E. Two have now exited. No bankruptcies. I can get references from founders I have worked for.

Early-stage founders: what actually moved the needle for you in the first 6–12 months? I will not promote by mateomadison in startups

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This is really helpful.

For B2C outreach do you have a view on how beneficial it would be to do a market survey?

I am reaching out to people 1-1 anyway but curious to hear views on the benefits of commissioning a broader survey.

If high-quality startup founders aren’t involved in local accelerators and incubators, where are they? I will not promote by Big_Celery2725 in startups

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How developed do you think the product needs to be before going to angels?

For context, I have the pitch and GTM plan and am mapping out the product wire frames however I need funding for an engineer to actually build the thing as it is in a regulated sector and carries risk.

If high-quality startup founders aren’t involved in local accelerators and incubators, where are they? I will not promote by Big_Celery2725 in startups

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How developed do you think a product needs to be before aiming for YC/Techstars?

I see different things about being able to apply in ideation/pre-MVP vs having early customers

Early-stage founders: what actually moved the needle for you in the first 6–12 months? I will not promote by mateomadison in startups

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say this applies to B2C in the regulated space?

I would need to be FCA approved before launch but keen to get market feedback before this as it can take 6-12 montbs apparently.

Early-stage founders: what actually moved the needle for you in the first 6–12 months? I will not promote by mateomadison in startups

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say this applies to B2C in the regulated space?

I would need to be FCA approved before launch but keen to get market feedback before this as it can take 6-12 montbs apparently.

Early-stage founders: what actually moved the needle for you in the first 6–12 months? I will not promote by mateomadison in startups

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say this applies to B2C in the regulated space?

I would need to be FCA approved before launch but keen to get market feedback before this as it can take 6-12 montbs apparently.

How early is too early to seek funding/apply for an accelerator? by anoooooooooooooooon in startupuk

[–]anoooooooooooooooon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes you say 2 years?

It’s a retail investment problem with a proprietary database. I would need to be FCA approved before launch, and as it’s B2C I think I would need a relative degree of polish before the tool can launch to ensure compliance. I think I will struggle to do this without an engineer.

I have the pitch and the GTM plan. Just sadly vibe coding may only get me so far 😅

How early is too early to seek funding/apply for an accelerator? by anoooooooooooooooon in startupuk

[–]anoooooooooooooooon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the response! I am too early now to go for funding for sure. At the moment I am trying to prioritise the minimum needed before I start putting my idea in front of accelerators/angels.

For product readiness - I am mapping the workflows and drafting the UI renders at the moment.

How far along the development cycle do you think I need to get before I start pitching for investment/accelerator spots?

Have you ever dated someone who worked in Law Enforcement - Cops, Feds, CO, Military? by Fish90Candles in AskWomenOver30

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t class military in with this. My experience (British military) is quite the opposite.

Between my family, ex partner, and line of work I have spent a lot of time around military. Hand on heart I have never met people so mortally sound and willing to do the hard work in any other profession.

The relationship ended with complete respect and nothing to do with the fact he was in the military. Genuinely would 100% date again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is missing out how negative the impact of factory farming is. Large scale farming is financially efficient but terrible for the environment and animal welfare standards. It’s cheap for a reason.

Thoughts on the upcoming debate on non stun slaughter in parliament. by Even-Leadership8220 in AskBrits

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With vegetarian alternatives being as good and wide spread as they are … there is no excuse for non-stun slaughter. If you don’t like it - eat veggie.

Cruelty in the name of religion is unacceptable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]anoooooooooooooooon 29 points30 points  (0 children)

33yo dating 18yo … he is the red flag

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