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WELCOME TO THE INSTITUTE
OF ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP

Join the Movement to Increase

the Number of Black Angel Investors

Deep Dive: Access the Full-Length Course

(Offered via Teachable Platform)

Our Introduction to Angel Investing course helps you to learn what angel investing is and the critical role it serves for Black entrepreneurs. These sessions are for you to learn more about the world of investing in private companies as an angel investor. No pressure, no commitment. Tune in from wherever you are and take the course at your own pace.

About the Course:

Learn what angel investing is and the critical role it serves for black entrepreneurs
Get a step-by-step understanding of the deal process
Gain insights about the capital ecosystem from existing investors
Network with others who are committed to closing the wealth gap

All courses are offered complimentary thanks to funding provided in part by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Ideal for entrepreneurs, investors, and allies at any stage of investment planning and capital funding exploration:

Introduction to Angel Investing – Self-Led Course (Non-Sequential Learning)

In 2021, startups raised a record $330 billion but only 1.3% went to Black founders. Through our introduction to Angel Investing course, you'll learn what angel investing is and the crucial role it serves for Black entrepreneurs.

Introduction to Angel Investing – Step-by-Step Course (Sequential Learning)

During this three-part webinar, you'll learn our strategy for collective action to support black entrepreneurs.

Through these sessions, you will:

Learn what angel investing is and the critical role it serves for black entrepreneurs
Get a step-by-step understanding of the deal process
Gain insights about the capital ecosystem from existing investors
Network with others who are committed to closing the wealth gap
This is an opportunity to learn about an asset class that has for too long been accessible only to those who are "in the club". These sessions are for you to learn more about the world of investing in private companies as an angel investor. No pressure, no commitment. Tune in from wherever you are.

Introduction: Making of Black Angels Movement

At the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, we believe that diversity and inclusion efforts designed to increase the number of Black people involved in angel investing will lead to more Black entrepreneurs receiving angel capital, the first step in getting on the path to venture capital.

Our Introduction to Angel Investing course helps you to learn what angel investing is and the critical role it serves for Black entrepreneurs. These sessions are for you to learn more about the world of investing in private companies as an angel investor. No pressure, no commitment.

Learn about the Making of Black Angels movement today.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.