My Name is Duygu
I used to be a banker. My job was ‘Risk Taking’.
I was buying, selling, changing, converting, placing, hedging, gaining, losing. Fundamentally, I was living on the edge.
Everytime I’ve thought about the phrase ‘Risk Taking’, I ‘ve felt nothing but anxiety.
WHY?
Because TAKING RISK may end up in a failure.
And NOBODY wants to fail. But my definition of ‘Risk Taking’ has now changed.Eversince the day I met a 77 year old woman called Julie, I have viewed the concept in a different light. Julie had reinvented herself countless, and is now, at age 87, a successful stand up comedian.
In Julie’s words:
Taking risk is about DARING- Daring to do things; Daring to change. Everytime we dare, our comfort zone expands.
Let’s dare to be for one another: to listen, to try to understand, to transform ideas into reality, to pursue our dreams.
In the words of Stephen King:
‘We did not ask for this room or this music. We were invited in. Let us endure hardship to be grateful for plenty, pain to be astounded by joy, and we have been life to deny death…
We did not ask for this room or this music.
But because we are here.
LET’S DANCE ‘
Embracing Risk for Passionate Entrepreneurs
When it comes to funding your business venture, angel investors play a pivotal role. These individuals are not just financial backers; they are individuals who are willing to forgo their right to use their money for other purposes in order to support your passion and your business.
Understanding the mindset of angel investors is crucial for entrepreneurs seeking funding, as it provides insights into what these investors seek and the expectations they have for the entrepreneurs they choose to support.
Angel investors are well aware of the high risks involved in investing in early-stage businesses. Unlike traditional investments that generate immediate income, angel investments are made with the expectation of future returns.
However, what sets angel investors apart is their desire to see change and innovation in the world. They are driven by a passion for disruptive ideas and a vision of the future of business. They choose to support entrepreneurs who align with their passion and share their vision.
Angel investors consider several key factors before deciding to invest in a business. Initially, they look for entrepreneurs who possess passion, ambition, and a deep understanding of their own business. Entrepreneurs who exhibit credibility, stamina, and trustworthiness are more likely to attract the attention of angel investors.
Additionally, investors seek a degree of momentum in the form of early traction or promising market interest.
