What I've learned so far about design advising and angel investing

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Product designer, podcaster, and writer, living in San Francisco.

Last year I began writing small angel checks in early stage startups and advising founders on product design. I probably know 1% of what there is to know about either of these topics. But: in the same year since I've started investing and advising, I've had dozens of conversations with other designers who have also taken their first step down this path, or wanted to start but weren't sure how. While it's too early to say if I'm particularly good at any of this, it seems worthwhile to share what I've learned so far to help anyone who is just a step behind me. In the future, this will be a…

What I've learned so far about design advising and angel investing

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