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Your Houseplant Could Be Working Harder
When the pandemic began, people had to grapple with the reality of being confined to their homes. While many turned to television, video games, books, or other forms of entertainment, an equally large number opted for a more aesthetically focused... -
$20 Billion to Change the Definition of One Word
Forever is a mighty long time. While in some cases, things that stand the test of time are lauded and praised, in others, well, it’s detrimental. There may be nothing more evident of this fact than PFAS. Known as per-... -
The Secretive Startup Intent on Slaying the iPhone
“The iPhone killer.” In today’s society, it seems increasingly unlikely that anything comes along to earn that title. But that neglects the innovation that occurs beneath the surface of the economy in the landscape of startups. And just like incumbent... -
How 180 MPH on Water Results in $8B in Preorders
Dear Startup Investor, There isn’t much that speaks louder than results. While we sometimes see buzzy startups without them be rewarded, there’s no denying the advantage that startups with them possess. And this is even more true in the current... -
The Key to Autonomous Cars Could be the Roads After All
Back in 1939 at the World’s Fair in New York City, General Motors unveiled a concept for what would become known as the world’s first self-driving car. Albeit less frilly than the electric vehicles that grace our roadways today, this... -
Precious Metal Scarcity Creates Galactic Chance for Startups
When we talk about the value of gold, a lot of the value is derived from its scarcity. The finite amount of this resource makes it rare, however, while we often associate the gleam of gold with glamour, it also... -
Startups Are Digging Deep to Energize Portfolios
For the past few decades, we’ve touted the benefits of clean energy and all its various modes – and the need to expedite its implementation. Solar, wind, hydro, steam, even nuclear – these remain the gold standard in terms of... -
The Next Big Step to Living on the Moon
We often imagine space travel as the illustrious final frontier – and for good reason. From down here, the thought of testing those limits feels borderline impossible. However, that doesn’t change the reality of those aspirations for the companies working... -
A+E Subscribers Are About to Strike Gold on an IPO
For angel investors, there’s no better feeling than one of your investments reaching an exit scenario. After strenuous due diligence and years of patience, this is the moment you realize returns on your investment – often in overwhelming multiples. The... -
The 5,000-Mile Opportunity Floating into Startups’ Hands
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. This adage has long represented the notion of making the most of the hand you were dealt. While you may be unable to control your circumstances, you can control the way you respond....
Meet Neil Patel

Neil Patel is a successful entrepreneur and investor who has been active in the startup scene for nearly two decades. Born in London, England, he moved with his family to Orange County, California when he was two years old, where he was surrounded by entrepreneurs and innovators from an early age. Neil is the founder of several companies, including Crazy Egg, Hello Bar, and Quicksprout – companies that established Neil as one of the world’s leading digital marketers. But Neil spends more time these days on the other side of the table – as an angel investor. He has made some unbelievable returns backing early-stage startups. Now, he’s here to teach you to do the same. Neil launched the Angels & Entrepreneurs Network to pull back the curtain on the world of “pre-IPO” investment, because he believes everyone should have access to the same playing field – not just society’s high and mighty.