Jerry Yang serves as Founding Partner at AME Cloud Ventures. Yang also serves as Special Partner at Neotribe Ventures. He serves as Investor of BirdEye. He also serves as an Independent Director at Workday and Advisor at Radius. He is the Founding Partner at AME Cloud Ventures. He serves as Board Observer and Senior Advisor at Didi Kuaidi. Since March 2012, he has worked with and invests in technology entrepreneurs as the founding partner of AME Cloud Ventures, his innovation investment firm. He is also a co-founder of Yahoo! Inc., where he served as a director from March 1995 to January 2012, and as Chief Executive Officer from June 2007 to January 2009. He also led Yahoo!'s investments in Yahoo Japan and Alibaba Group Holding Limited, and he is a currently a director of Alibaba Group, where he has served on the board from October 2005 to January 2012 and from September 2014 to the present. He is also a director of Lenovo, Inc. where he has served on the board since November 2014. From July 2000 to November 2012, he was a member of Cisco Systems, Inc.'s Board of Directors, and he was a director of Yahoo! Japan from January 1996 to January 2012. He also is a director of various private companies and foundations. He received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, where he served as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees from June 2005 until September 2016. He is also an Angel Investor. He serves as Board Member at Docker
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Energy • Sales (& Marketing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Advertising • Future Of Work • Impact • Robotics • Aerospace (& Defense) • Woman Focused • Film Production (& Distribution)
Description
Startup founder coach
Startup founder coach
Most Interested In
Raising a first fund right now, pre-seed and seed focus, looking at world-class product and technical teams out of Australia and New Zealand when the fund comes online. See http://m8.ventures
Not Interested In
Anything relying on an addictive pathway to build growth, engagement or sales.
Growth at @BlueChilliGroup • founder @TheNewAgencyAU • Worked at @yahoo, @microsoft • Charter investor in @startmate @pollenizer @blackbird-ventures
Frank Thelen
Investing in Energy • Sales (& Marketing) &b...
Bonn, Germany
Previous Investments
• Pitch Software:
$22140000 (Later stage VC)
• air up:
• BioThrust:
(Seed)
• Lilium:
$190000000 (Post Ipo Equity)
• Build.One:
(Seed)
• Smartlane:
(Seed)
• Kraftblock:
(Seed)
• Pitch:
$19000000 (Series A)
• Pazls:
(Seed)
• Xentral:
(Seed)
• CODE University of Applied Sciences:
(Series Unknown)
Frank Thelen is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Technology, Design & Sales at Freigeist. Frank is a European serial founder, technology investor and TV personality. Since 1994, he founded and managed over 10 technology and design-driven companies. Frank works with founders on technology, design, team, sales, and fundraising. He also serves as a board member at Lilium.
Dalton Caldwell
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Fintech: applications built on top of open banking, Saas with integrated fintech products, embedded finance plays.
Insurtech: new risk with new data sets; infrastructure, embedded insurance plays
Not Interested In
If you don't feel you have any link or connection to financial services (in a broad definition), then its probably not an opportunity for me
Varun Gupta
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
How to connect with Angel Investors in the Energy industry?
In the Energy industry, angel investors such as Elon Musk, Vinod Khosla, and Bill Gates are highly active. These investors focus on startups offering innovative solutions in renewable energy, energy storage, and clean technology. Elon Musk, known for his work with Tesla and SolarCity, invests in energy startups that have the potential to revolutionize the energy sector. Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, looks for high-impact energy companies with disruptive technologies. Bill Gates, through his Breakthrough Energy Ventures, seeks out startups that provide scalable and sustainable energy solutions. To connect with these investors, attend energy conferences, clean tech expos, and networking events such as Clean Energy Ministerial, VERGE, and Renewable Energy World Conference. Utilize platforms like AngelList and LinkedIn to identify and reach out to potential investors. When pitching, emphasize how your energy solution addresses key challenges in the energy sector, such as reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, or enhancing energy storage. Highlight any traction you’ve gained, such as partnerships with energy companies, successful pilot projects, or regulatory approvals. Building relationships through initial informal meetings or discussions at industry panels can help establish trust with these investors. Demonstrating the impact of your technology through case studies or pilot programs can also add credibility. Personalize your outreach by referencing the investor’s previous investments and explaining how your venture aligns with their interests. Demonstrating a sustainable business model with clear revenue streams, such as licensing, product sales, or energy contracts, will further strengthen your pitch. Leveraging endorsements or case studies from energy experts can also enhance your credibility.
Case Studies: Successful Funding Rounds with Angel Investors on Angels Partners
Exotic Orange & Angels Partners: Turning Financial Simplicity Into Investment Success
