Key Traits of Successful Angel Investors - Guest Post by Angel One Intern, Sam Houpt

Although there is some overlap, the qualities and habits of a successful investor are not always synonymous with the virtues that make a great angel investor. Both study the market and dive deep into the backgrounds of companies, both are ideally weighing exit strategies and creating long-term plans for their portfolios, and both navigate that tricky valley of risk vs. reward. Nevertheless, there are some traits that stand out as inherent to successful angel investors.