Another FKA Friday ● 28 June 2024#23

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28 June 2024 #23 844+399  Happy Matariki!  Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in midwinter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. Simon Pound says "Business is Boring" but doesn't really mean it. Hear him interview Debbie and Nigel from Vince #38. LISTEN! Global Tribe Ventures ex AUS is producing the Transparent VC which seems to have some nuggets. We had an 'Emperor's New Clothes' GIF on the hopper but self-censored that out. Last week one proofreader remarked, "...veto gate gif is a bit edgy, hoping the candidates have a sense of humour?" One new angel responded "...edgy is good and makes for a memorable getting through the gate. The three amigos gif is good too, given we are such a friendly bunch." Founders and Angels alike, watch who you jump into bed with. Sleeping with the Enemy or What Happened to a Sleeping Duck. HERE "During a call today, had a founder tell me to “f*ck off” after I politely and matter of factly gave him feedback on why I was passing on investing." MORE Interesting! Are we doing ourselves a disservice with ADI.Clinic? Angel investors seek visionary founders because they themselves are vision impaired, as was demonstrated at yesterday's ADI table. We had an unusual call for help at ADI this week. How do I sell 1,400 Musashi energy bars? I wanted to help a friend with a big gambling debt so I bought them off him for $1 each. Now, I realise they will already expire in 2025 and I have no clue how to sell. Where do I start? FKA: I'll not be in Wellington but happy to join virtually. AANZ: Unfortunately we aren’t offering virtual. FKA: Get with the times AANZ:  Haha!! Nah we just like to see people in the flesh! Also, on LinkedIn and over 2,000 FKA GIFs on GIPHY.