An Underrated Reason to Angel Invest

And why you should start now

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One of the people I’ve learned the most about angel investing from is Naval Ravikant.

Naval started AngelList and is a prolific angel investor.

He’s also one of the smartest, most thoughtful people you’ll come across on the internet.

It’s clear he’s not only thought deeply about the world of startups but has done so for a number of years.

In an article he wrote about angel investing, one I’ve come back to repeatedly, he mentions something that stood out to me:

Angel investing is something you can do until the day you die

Sure, you could build a startup at any time as well, but the reality is that it gets more difficult as you get older and have more obligations.

Naval goes deeper on this idea, offering more reasons why angel investing is something you can do for a lifetime:

Angel investing is something you can do when you’re 50, 60, 70 years old. It’s something you can do part-time, if you’re partially retired or on leave with a new baby. It’s a way to make money when you can’t crank like you used to as an entrepreneur, whether you’re focusing on your family, have a health issue or are simply tired.

Naval Ravikant

I couldn’t agree more.

The flexibility is certainly intriguing because, in reality, many people are angel investing part-time, especially when you’re part of an angel investing community or investing in syndicates.

People don’t always realize this.

I know because we have many VITALIZE Angels members asking us how much of a time commitment it is each month.

The answer?

Less than you think.

You can do it in a few hours per month.

But, of course, you have to get started and stick with it to build a portfolio of investments.

That’s when you can really reap the benefits of becoming an angel investor.

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Take care,

Justin