Founders And Funders

Listen to this interview before you take venture capital, angel investments, or anything more than "friends and family" money. Mike Collins, experienced founder and VC, says there's only one good reason to take institutional money for your business. (Listen) Episode Summary: Mike Collins, CEO and Founder of Alumni Ventures Group (AVG), discusses business owners and outside capital — when they should consider taking institutional money and when they should reject it. Born from his own experiences, plus years spent working with entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and potential portfolio companies, Mike shares his insights on VC-gone-wrong and what founders need to know before they get involved with pitching for venture money. He also helps new venture capitalists understand their role within a company once money has changed hands. Subscribe to Founders and Funders on iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google Play, iHeartRADIO, and Android Podcast Players. Introducing Mike Collins Mike Collins is not