The 6 steps to becoming an elite angel investor:

1. Lay the foundations – Study startups, build a "fantasy" VC portfolio
2. Know your motivations – Status? Learning? Track record?
3. Make a plan – Structure your approach
4. Start sourcing – Leverage your unique network
5. Play to your strengths – Move fast, add real value
6. Build a tribe – When and how to collaborate

Full guide (17,500 words) with insights from investors in Canva, Oura, and Reddit:

The 6 steps to becoming an elite angel investor:

1. Lay the foundations – Study startups, build a "fantasy" VC portfolio
2. Know your motivations – Status? Learning? Track record?
3. Make a plan – Structure your approach
4. Start sourcing – Leverage your unique network
5. Play to your strengths – Move fast, add real value
6. Build a tribe – When and how to collaborate

Full guide (17,500 words) with insights from investors in Canva, Oura, and Reddit:

https://thegeneralist.substack.com/p/how-to-be-a-top-1-angel

so glad to see on here @mario 

great piece as always