Not really sure what to say; I was looking forward to this and it didn't live up to the expectations in my head.
I would have liked to hear more about the Philly startup scene, Gabriel's angel investments, etc.
Even after Gabriel mentioned that the click through rate on email was going down, Andrew asked a ton of follow up questions on it. Same with asking about receiving the cheque for the acquisition of namesdatabase.
That said, it is way behind Boston, NYC, and of course SV. I couldn't be a good active consumer Web angel investor in Philly alone. But I'm trying to do my part to improve it.
> Why wouldn't you move to to Silicon Valley?
I like the life we've developed here--location, friends, family, etc., and there are many things I don't like about CA (price, distance, etc.).
> What's your experience been like so far with angel investing?
It is a very different challenge than doing a startup, and I've learned a lot on just the three investments I've done and the many many more I've evaluated. I've been trying to write up what I've learned on my blog when appropriate: http://www.gabrielweinberg.com/blog/angel-investing/
I've built my companies in somewhat of isolation, so it is really great to get more involved in other startups. I've been trying to add as much value as I can without being annoying or controlling in any way. Alexis Ohanian described it well at Angel Boot Camp--a good angel investor is a combination between yoda and a fire-firefighter. He/she is there when you need him with somewhat incomprehensible sage advice :). I'm also highly technical so I try to add value there as well when needed/wanted.
Happy to answer follow-ups, or more questions here, by email, or formspring: http://formspring.me/yegg
I would have liked to hear more about the Philly startup scene, Gabriel's angel investments, etc.
Even after Gabriel mentioned that the click through rate on email was going down, Andrew asked a ton of follow up questions on it. Same with asking about receiving the cheque for the acquisition of namesdatabase.