Startup Valuation & Deal Terms 101: What Every Angel Should Know

​Angel investing can be rewarding – but only if you understand how valuation and deal terms can shape outcomes.

​This practical, investor-focused workshop will provide an overview of the definition and differences between SAFEs, Convertible Notes and Preferred Shares. We will also review the key economic and control terms that angel investors are likely to encounter, including valuation.

​Who Should Attend:

• ​New angel investors who want to build on their foundational knowledge

• ​Investors looking to hone their knowledge in managing deal terms and protecting their interests

• ​Anyone currently evaluating deals and wanting to sharpen their negotiation lens

​Whether you’re new to angel investing or looking to sharpen your fundamentals, this session will give you the tools to ask better questions, evaluate deals more critically, and invest with greater clarity and conviction.

​About the Speaker

​Mr. Ngo Yi-Jian, Operating Partner, AngelCentral

​Yi-Jian has 15 years of experience in venture capital and startups in the United States. Most recently he was Managing Director at Alliance of Angels, one of the largest and most active angel investing organizations, where he screened and reviewed thousands of founder pitches and raised pre-seed funding for over 300 startups. Prior to that, he held roles in corporate venture capital and corporate strategy at Microsoft and AT&T.