ð—§ð—µð—² ð— ð—®ð˜ð—µ ð—œð˜€ð—»â€™ð˜ ð— ð—®ð˜ð—µð—¶ð—»ð—´ 🤯 Venture capital (VC) has long been heralded as the driver of innovation and entrepreneurship, but the reality is far less glamorous. For over a decade, the industry has underperformed its promise, delivering returns that frequently fail to exceed public market benchmarks. Even worse, the underlying dynamics of VC have evolved to prioritize fund managers’ income over the success of their investments or the companies they back. 🚨Link to article in comments🚨 #startup #venturecapital #vc
Pegasus Angel Accelerator
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Santa Monica, CA 4,779 followers
More than a VC Firm— We are your Catalyst for Growth.
About us
More than just a source of funding—we are a comprehensive platform designed to accelerate success for startups, investors, and emerging venture leaders. Our mission is to empower ambitious founders and aspiring investors by providing access to the tools, knowledge, and community they need to thrive in a competitive market. Through various innovative programs, we help startups scale effectively, teach emerging angels the art of investing, and support venture fellows in building their careers. Our accelerator selects the most promising startups from thousands of applicants annually, offering hands-on mentorship, operational guidance, and access to a robust network of 850+ investors and industry leaders. Meanwhile, our sales program equips founders with critical skills to grow revenue, while our angel and fellow programs are tailored to develop the next generation of investors and venture capital professionals.
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https://www.pegasusangelaccelerator.com
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- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Monica, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2024
- Specialties
- Venture Capital, Startups, Accelerators, Fundraising, Mentors, and Investment
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Santa Monica, CA 90401, US
Employees at Pegasus Angel Accelerator
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Brian Raisl
COO at Oya Apparel | Entrepreneur & Investor | Strategy, Finance & Ops | Startup Advisor | Venture Scout
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Robert Owen
Co-Founder/CEO; Founder-Whisperer; Strategic Advisor | Building next gen software for 0-1
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Kim Rodgers
Chief Human Resources Officer @ Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR)
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Christopher Yang
Co-President | Tech Executive | Keynote Speaker | Instructor | Mentor | Investor | Operator
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ð—›ð—¼ð˜„ ð—¦ð˜ð˜‚ð—±ð—²ð—»ð˜ ð—™ð—¼ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—²ð—¿ð˜€ ð—–ð—®ð—» ð—›ð—®ð—¿ð—»ð—²ð˜€ð˜€ ð—”𗜠Paul Orlando, a professor at the University of Southern California, highlights how Gen AI can play a crucial role in helping students with early-stage startups enhance their skills and accelerate growth. By incorporating these tools, students and founders can iterate faster, reduce costs, and enhance their learning experiences—essential for success in today's competitive environment. From image generation to simulated customer personas, the possibilities are endless. #Startup #AI #Student #Tech
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Brandon Maier of LvlUp Ventures shares what he looks for in founders and startups he invests in—past success, a firm vision for the future, and a clear roadmap to get there. As he explains, "We're looking for founders that have past success, that have a pretty firm understanding of where they want to go with this business, how they're going to get there." Critical thinking from experienced investors provides invaluable insights for early-stage founders navigating the startup landscape. #startup #entrepreneur #investing #venturecapital
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Dan Wadhwani recently invited us to attend Founder's Dilemmas’ Venture Investor Day, where our own General Partner, Lucas J. Pols, joined a distinguished lineup, including Jai Choi, Elisabeth Tuttass, Leonard Lanzi, Gabriel Schlumberger, and Zhenni Liu. Together, they spent the day engaging in insightful panels on the Los Angeles startup ecosystem, the dynamics of entrepreneur-VC relationships, and strategies for building a career in venture capital. The day was inspiring, and we were thoroughly impressed by the students’ enthusiasm and engagement! Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies - USC Marshall #usc #vc #startup #venturecapital
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ð—œð˜€ ð—©ð—– ð—•ð—¿ð—¼ð—¸ð—²ð—» ð—œð—» ð—§ð—µð—² ð—šð—®ð—ºð—¶ð—»ð—´ ð—œð—»ð—±ð˜‚ð˜€ð˜ð—¿ð˜†? Dan Bunting, a venture partner at 1AM Gaming, discusses the challenges facing venture capital in the gaming industry. He explains that gaming VC has seen a surge of massive investments, often into first-time founders or teams with big studio experience but without startup expertise. While these large deals were influenced by ideal market conditions, Bunting suggests they may have fostered unrealistic expectations. Teams lacking the experience of building from scratch (“zero to oneâ€) may not have the necessary tools to create sustainable success in the competitive gaming sector. Listen to the full VC Unfiltered Podcast episode on all major platforms. #gaming #vc #venturecapital #startups
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ð—¢ð˜‚ð—¿ ð—©ð—²ð—»ð˜ð˜‚ð—¿ð—² ð—™ð—²ð—¹ð—¹ð—¼ð˜„ ð—®ð—»ð—± ð—˜ð—ºð—²ð—¿ð—´ð—¶ð—»ð—´ ð—”ð—»ð—´ð—²ð—¹ ð—–ð—¼ð—µð—¼ð—¿ð˜ 🲠ð—šð—¿ð—®ð—±ð˜‚ð—®ð˜ð—²ð—±! Over the past eight weeks, our Venture Fellows and Emerging Angels have explored deal sourcing, term sheets, and fund construction, focusing on real case studies to understand early-stage investment decisions. The Venture Fellow and Emerging Angel Program at Pegasus Angel Accelerator offers an immersive education in venture capital, featuring interactive, discussion-driven sessions led by our General Partner, Lucas J. Pols. Congrats to: Abhinav Ratnagiri Abisha Cynthia Irudayaraj Alexander DeMarco Diana Vilato Burnett, MBA Juliana Camargo Torres Kina Guyton Mark Werts , MBA Meeti Doshi Raffaello Galby Saachi Jain Sage S. Samarth Rawal Sara Zolfaghari Shiyu Wang, MBA Interested in joining? Venture Fellow Program: https://lnkd.in/gw_StEDr Emerging Angel Program: https://lnkd.in/gNkKFx8r #venturecapital #vc #startups
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ð—›ð—¶ð—¿ð—¶ð—»ð—´ ð—¬ð—¼ð˜‚ð—¿ ð—™ð—¶ð—¿ð˜€ð˜ ð—žð—²ð˜† ð—˜ð—ºð—½ð—¹ð—¼ð˜†ð—²ð—²ð˜€ After the excitement of forming a founding team, the next big challenge is bringing in your first or second hire—individuals who will play a crucial role in shaping your company’s future. Transitioning from a founding team to a larger organization is a pivotal moment for any startup. These early hires will either strengthen the foundation you’ve built or expose cracks that could undermine your growth. In this article, we’ll explore how to move beyond the founding team, why hiring the right talent is crucial, and how to build a strategy for recruiting your first key employees. 🚨Link to article in comments🚨 #startup #founder #hiring #team
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ð—›ð—¼ð˜„ ð—§ð—¼ ð—”ð˜ð˜ð—¿ð—®ð—°ð˜ ð—§ð—¼ð—½ ð—§ð—®ð—¹ð—²ð—»ð˜ ð—§ð—¼ ð—¬ð—¼ð˜‚ð—¿ ð—¦ð˜ð—®ð—¿ð˜ð˜‚ð—½ George Kaszacs of Riviera Partners highlights why startups have a unique advantage in attracting top talent. Their agility allows them to swiftly achieve objectives, avoiding the red tape that often frustrates those in larger companies. Startups also offer broader roles, enabling employees to wear multiple hats and develop diverse skill sets. This variety not only fosters personal growth but also increases visibility—team members stand out to the executive team, the wider community, and potential investors. These factors make startups a prime destination for those seeking impact and recognition in their careers. #Startup #Hiring #Recruiting
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ð—¦ð—™ ð˜ƒð˜€ ð—Ÿð—” (ð—©ð—²ð—»ð˜ð˜‚ð—¿ð—² ð—–ð—®ð—½ð—¶ð˜ð—®ð—¹) Brett Munster of Blockforce Capital Management, LLC contrasts San Francisco and Los Angeles venture funding environments. With relatively smaller funds, LA tends toward collaborative syndication rather than funds taking full rounds. A $4 million LA raise likely includes 3-4 funds versus one big Bay Area lead. While less capital-intensive than SF, LA’s structure has advantages - diversified expertise, wider networks, and shared responsibility if bridge financing becomes necessary. Spread across multiple funds, the likelihood of securing additional capital is higher. Though unlikely to compete on mega-deals, LA fellowship and flexibility create fertile soil for entrepreneurs. #venturecapital #losangeles #sanfrancisco
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ð—–ð—®ð—» ð—”ð—»ð—´ð—²ð—¹ ð—šð—¿ð—¼ð˜‚ð—½ð˜€ ð—šð—²ð˜ ð—šð—¼ð—¼ð—± ð——ð—²ð—®ð—¹ ð—™ð—¹ð—¼ð˜„? Yipeng Zhao, Managing Partner at Embark Ventures, shares insights on the competitive nature of securing deal flow in the angel investing world. He emphasizes the daily challenge of fighting for deals and proving value to entrepreneurs, highlighting the crowded landscape even for established funds. What are your thoughts? #AngelInvesting #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #vc