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[{"user_id": 12503, "stars": [{"date_created": 1302043191.653384, "user_id": 20025}], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302043083.1874931, "message": "There's always http://angel.co/", "group_id": 95, "id": 549207}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302043138.3519869, "message": "oh..nice one... never knew such site exists", "group_id": 95, "id": 549227}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302042695.1167901, "message": "I was late to apply for the summer 2011 y combinator", "group_id": 95, "id": 549120}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302042734.4052711, "message": "I know they still have late application, but looking for some other ways to get funding from vc's or angel's during the summer 2011, what are some other options?", "group_id": 95, "id": 549129}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302043977.352875, "message": "@ericflo I don't really know any angels as of now... I am kind of at the start line here.. so any guidance based on your experience would be helpful", "group_id": 95, "id": 549458}, {"user_id": 1, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302043843.226613, "message": "You could always just start working on your idea, get a few angels on board that you know, and then post to angel list to fill out your round.", "group_id": 95, "id": 549417}, {"user_id": 37, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302051104.1869171, "message": "get things moving, things can be done really cheaply", "group_id": 95, "id": 551397}, {"user_id": 37, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302051039.865103, "message": "just start anyway", "group_id": 95, "id": 551374}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302053006.7117529, "message": "start what? launch it without worrying about vc", "group_id": 95, "id": 552147}, {"user_id": 4375, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302056768.5940909, "message": "@equinox Oh, and apply to YC even if it's late. Just filling out the app will get you thinking about your startup in new ways. Worked for me, anyway.", "group_id": 95, "id": 553567}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302058532.78268, "message": "and in the US currently", "group_id": 95, "id": 553966}, {"user_id": 4375, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302056744.685066, "message": "@equinox Depends on what you're building. From what I've heard most angels will want to see a prototype at the very least. Where are you and where are you willing to go to be in a startup incubator/accelerator? There are 500 Startups, TechStars and more in cities around the US (and likely others outside the US).", "group_id": 95, "id": 553553}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302058558.7994449, "message": "yea... I think I'll apply anyways, worst case apply again for winter", "group_id": 95, "id": 553969}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302058520.3118169, "message": "I have a running prototype as of now", "group_id": 95, "id": 553964}, {"user_id": 23304, "stars": [{"date_created": 1302109720.946203, "user_id": 19798}, {"date_created": 1302240291.2681639, "user_id": 20120}], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302094673.0375979, "message": "Angel here. Running prototype is necessary ; I don't invest unless I can see either a product or a market. Also nice to see a team. The app for YC is a great start toward what you will need anyway. Also, I only invest in my backyard, which is what most angels do. The bigger ones do bring you to their city, but that's the same thing; we take a big risk, so we want to see milestones met, evidence of progress, constant learning.", "group_id": 95, "id": 558692}, {"user_id": 4077, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302094843.65992, "message": "@hardaway Obligatory dumb question: where are you located?", "group_id": 95, "id": 558736}, {"user_id": 9178, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302112716.406353, "message": "She ( @hardaway ) is in Arizona and Half Moon Bay, CA (before you think I'm a stalker, it's here: http://stealthmode.com/about/) I'm not sure which yet she considers backyard for investments. If you want to know (and I'm transparent), I'm tracking her because of Half Moon Bay. I think it's really critical you know as much, if not more, about your angels than they know about you. Due diligence for a really powerful partnership goes both ways. Learned this last time, both in good and bad examples :-)", "group_id": 95, "id": 562237}, {"user_id": 4077, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302116745.8498771, "message": "Yeah, I've been kind of a shut-in for awhile, since all of my customers were Federal, but now I'm trying to get more involved.  I have a couple of ideas that COULD use funding, but none that I'm ready to commit to enough to ask for it, but even if I was, I don't know anybody to ask.", "group_id": 95, "id": 563156}, {"user_id": 5136, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302122756.8095341, "message": "Hi @hardaway I have a startup named Challengein (http://challengein.com). We've launched the product a month ago, we were in private beta since today, but with 200 users yet! We're trying to get a seed money and advisors who can help us to move to SF from Italy. Can I get in touch with you? Also if just for an advice? [meanwhile my email is claudio at challengein.com] Tnx!", "group_id": 95, "id": 565093}, {"user_id": 4077, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302123930.0372629, "message": "@geoffclapp Thanks a ton.", "group_id": 95, "id": 565261}, {"user_id": 2597, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302127124.7375081, "message": "@bmelton thanks... these suggestions do really help", "group_id": 95, "id": 565742}, {"user_id": 23304, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302179763.3413661, "message": "@ccarnino my advice to you is to apply for Tech Stars, YCombinator, and the similar programs. I don't want to waste your time. Keep building. Keep getting customers.", "group_id": 95, "id": 574725}, {"user_id": 5136, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302181504.1604991, "message": "@hardaway We're trying to create a great product every day and we'll continue!", "group_id": 95, "id": 574910}, {"user_id": 14341, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302179964.2098379, "message": "techstars are in may, right?", "group_id": 95, "id": 574745}, {"user_id": 4077, "stars": [], "topic_id": 17480, "date_created": 1302116800.9089389, "message": "Back on topic, @equinox Baltimore's \"Startup City\" (http://thestartupcity.com/) is a YC-like incubator, and they're accepting applications.", "group_id": 95, "id": 563176}]