The Everyday Investor Program
About Everyday Investors
The Everyday Investor program is grounded in the belief that investing should be more equitable. We are creating opportunity for diverse aspiring investors from across the Americas to gain access to resources, mentorship, and deals. Through this international 5-month program, our fellows will emerge with a thesis, network, hands-on experience, and a road map to establishing a career in VC, PE, or as an angel.We are making entrepreneurship ecosystem more inclusive.
Lack of Ethnic Diversity in VC
In the VC and PE industry in the US, 58% of venture capitalists are white men, 20% are Asian men, 11% are white women, 6% are Asian women, 2% are Black men, and 1% Black women, 1% are Latinx men, and nearly 0% are Latinx women.
Source: Forbes
Lack of Gender Diversity in VC
An X-ray of the startup and venture capital ecosystem in Latin America found that, among many other findings, women continue to be underrepresented in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. In 2021, only 5% of the founding teams of startups and scaleups in the region were made up solely of women.
Source: Forbes Argentina
Everyday Investors
is where theory meets practice
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Hands-on Experience
Work directly with founders to help their company grow.
Network
Grow your community of founders, investors, and other ecosystem players.
Thesis Development
Learn how to pick winning companies of every size.
Invest
All fellows have the option to write a check and receive guidance from an experienced investor
Become an Everyday Investor
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An Ideal Portfolio Fellow is an aspiring angel investor, or someone currently seeking experience and exposure to VC and Private Equity.
Must be English speaking
(Bilingual Preferred)Each Portfolio Fellow will be placed on a Platform Services team tasked with accelerating a portfolio of EntrepreneuHer companies from idea-stage SMEs to early-stage VC-backable start-ups.
Portfolio Fellows will have the option of making a micro-investment into one or more companies in the EntrepreneuHer cohort.
Cost: $8,000 MXN (roughly $450 USD)
How it works?
Each Portfolio fellow should spend time meeting with founders, making connections, supporting the acceleration of each company, and collaborating with other teammates. Throughout this process, Portfolio Fellow teams will be supported by Senior Fellows.
The Program will last 5 months and be broken into the following:
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Date: Jan 31th [13:00-14:00hrs CT]
Duration: 1 day
Portafolio Fellows will have a meeting with the Senior fellow during the onboarding scheduled based on availability.
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The program sessions will occur on Tuesday Evenings from 18:30-20:30hrs via Zoom. The first session will start on February 13th and the last one on April 16th.
Date: Feb 13th - Apr 16th
Duration: 12 weeks (commitment of 2-3 hours weekly)
Founder Coaching scheduled based on availability
Session 1: Experience as an Angel Investor in LatAm
Date: February 13th, 2024
Facilitator: Anna Raptis
Description: Anna Raptis guides you through her experience as an Angel Investor in LATAM, sharing her knowledge, learnings, and unique perspectives on the exciting world of startup investment in Latin America.
Session 2: Introduction to angel investing and the startup ecosystem
Date: February 27th, 2024
Facilitator: Patricia Desentis
Description: Discover the Angel Investing definitions and foundational principles while tracing its historical evolution. Navigate the startup landscape by understanding the pivotal roles of founders, angel investors, VCs, and accelerators. Discover how angel investors fuel startup growth while weighing the inherent risks and rewards. Delve into real-life success stories and cautionary tales, painting a vivid picture of angel investing's dynamic outcomes.
Session 3: Deal Sourcing
Date: March 5th, 2024
Facilitator: Laura Gonzalez
Description: Learn networking strategies and relationship building crucial for sourcing opportunities. Discover the art of spotting high-potential startups, exploring diverse avenues like events, newsletters, and funds. Navigate online platforms and offline events, and delve into market research and due diligence essentials.
Session 4 (Special Session): As an investor, how can you help your investments (your portfolio) without getting in their way? (Fireside Chat)
Date: Sunday March 10th, 2024
Facilitator: Karla Berman
Description: Focuses on guiding angel investors in supporting startups effectively while respecting their independence. It addresses aligning with the startup's vision, employing effective communication, leveraging networks and resources appropriately, and providing mentorship without overstepping boundaries. The session also emphasizes recognizing when to reduce involvement or exit, ensuring a smooth transition. Real-life case studies are included to illustrate successful and problematic investor-entrepreneur dynamics, making it an essential guide for new and experienced angel investors alike.
Session 5: Investment Process
Date: March 12th, 2024
Facilitator: Lina Peña
Description: From screening and due diligence to returns analysis and crafting investment memos, delve into the initial evaluation process. Understand investment structuring, negotiating terms, and deal structures concerning rounds, amounts, and investor rights.
Session 6: Termsheet and Valuation
Date: March 19th, 2024
Facilitator: Pilar Baeza
Description: Explore essential terms and conditions crucial for investment agreements. Uncover valuation methods tailored for early-stage startups, mastering negotiations on equity and valuation. Delve into protective provisions vital for investor security and compare convertible notes to equity rounds, dissecting the nuances of post-money versus pre-money valuation.
Session 7: Portfolio Management
Date: March 26th, 2024
Facilitiator: Cecilia Ezquerro
Description: Explore diversification strategies for a robust portfolio, including follow-on investments and capital reserve planning. Learn effective mentoring techniques and support tactics for portfolio companies, while mastering startup performance metrics and KPI evaluation.
Session 8: Exit Strategy and Liquidation Events
Date: April 2nd, 2024
Facilitator: Daphne Salinas
Description: Explore diverse exit scenarios like IPOs and acquisitions, understanding the pivotal role of angel investors in exit planning. Discover the art of maximizing returns through strategic timing and navigating the exit process while considering legal and financial intricacies.
Session 9: Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Investor
Date: April 9th, 2024
Facilitator: Luisa Arnal
Description: Explore securities law compliance and accredited investor regulations. Delve into intellectual property considerations and tax intricacies crucial for savvy angel investors.
Session 10: Building a Successful Diversified Portfolio
Date: April 30th, 2024
Facilitator: Ana Caro
Description:
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Date: May 18th-19th
Duration: That weekend
Location: Mexico City
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Date: June 3rd
Duration: 3 weeks (commitment of 2-3 hours weekly)
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Date: June 24th - July 15
Duration: 3 weeks (commitment of 1-2 hours weekly)
Facilitators
Associate, 500 Startups
VC & Strategic Advisor, Makers
Investor
Associate, IGNIA Partners
Associate, 500 Startups
CFO, Laudex
Senior Legal Counsel, HSBC
Founder & Managing Partner, Amplifica Capital
Board Member, Arcos Dorados
Learn how to invest in women from women investors
Meet Our Advisors
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Karina Ojeda Valle
President, Mujeres Invirtiendo
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Renata Barroso
Head of Investor Network, NAZCA
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Nathan Jones
Associate, Investment & Ecosystem Building - Kapor Center Investments
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Cristian Raygoza
Founding Partner at Iluminar Ventures
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Iris Parra
Co-Founder & Director, Enlaza
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Aimara Rodriguez
Chapter Leader, Latinas In Tech-Denver