Brian Cohen

Origin Story: In a couple sentences, how would you describe your path to becoming an investor?

Founded and sold a number of tech publishing and consulting businesses. Having built and ran one of the largest Angel Groups in the world - The New York Angels (12 years).
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Investment Approach: What are the key factors you consider when evaluating a founding team?

1. How in control the founders are of their business. 2. How smart the founders are in raising smart money 3. Their desire to be well coached. 4. The interest to be leaders in a sizable market opportunity.
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What's your style and approach when it comes to working with founders post-investment? What are the characteristics of founders you've worked well with?

Deep marketing consulting and fundraising strategy and support.
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If I'm coming to pitch to you or your firm, what's the one piece of advice you'd give me?

Tell me what you believe and and support it.
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How would you describe your own personal mission and values, and how do they impact the way you invest?

Integrity, respect and very high degree of knowledge of your customer.
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What do you like best about investing in NYC, and what’s your outlook on the future of NYC tech?

NYC is great incubator where everyone wants to help. Unfortunately Covid halted an amazing run of successes where new innovation will rise.