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BIO: Vanessa Ho built a student-alumni-run angel investment network and educates students and fresh graduates on startup and private sector investments.STORY: Vanessa invested blindly in a startup she was introduced to by an angel investor. She never did any research. There was no market for the company’s product, so it never made any returns.LEARNING:  Dig deep into the business model and ensure the startup has a product that the market needs. Don’t invest in a company just because it’s popular and others do it. “Learn the fundamentals of angel investing.”Vanessa Ho Guest profileVanessa Ho built a student-alumni-run angel investment network and educates students and fresh graduates on startup and private sector investments.Formerly she was a venture capital analyst and a social media content creator and host. Currently, she is in a socialfi startup called So-Col doing business development and marketing.Worst investment everAn angel investor introduced Vanessa to a company dealing with paywalls for media outlets. The company looked good on paper, and Vanessa trusted the angel investor, so she didn’t do a lot of due diligence. She simply put money into the company blindly. She didn’t even read the investment contract.Three months later, the company hadn’t made any progress, and the owners were getting worried about sustainability. Vanessa kept checking the news, and many months later, she realized that the company wasn’t going anywhere. She decided to write it off.Lessons learnedDon’t be swayed by big founder names and glamorous titles. Dig deep into the business model and ensure the startup has a product that the market needs.Do your due diligence even if other angel investors are backing up the startup you want to invest in.Andrew’s takeawaysDon’t invest in a company just because it’s popular and others do it.Don’t invest in a startup if you don’t have enough money to risk or if you’re new to investing.Weigh your risk before you invest in a startup.Invest in 10 startups, never in just one.Actionable adviceLearn the fundamentals of angel investing before putting your money into it.No.1 goal for the next 12 monthsVanessa’s goal for the next 12 months is to build a syndicated fund to bring value to private sector investing. [spp-transcript] Connect with Vanessa HoLinkedInWebsiteAndrew’s booksHow to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock MarketMy Worst Investment Ever9 Valuation Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemTransform Your Business with Dr.Deming’s 14 PointsAndrew’s online programsValuation Master ClassHow to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock MarketFinance Made Ridiculously SimpleBecome a Great Presenter and Increase Your InfluenceTransform Your Business with Dr. Deming’s 14 PointsConnect with Andrew Stotz:astotz.comLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeMy Worst Investment Ever Podcast

<p><strong>BIO: </strong>Vanessa Ho built a student-alumni-run angel investment network and educates students and fresh graduates on startup and private sector investments.</p><p><strong>STORY: </strong>Vanessa invested blindly in a startup she was introduced to by an angel investor. She never did any research. There was no market for the company’s product, so it never made any returns.</p><p><strong>LEARNING: </strong> Dig deep into the business model and ensure the startup has a product that the market needs. Don’t invest in a company just because it’s popular and others do it.</p><p> </p><blockquote><strong>“Learn the fundamentals of angel investing</strong>.<strong>”</strong></blockquote><blockquote>Vanessa Ho</blockquote><p> </p><h2>Guest profile</h2><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessahomeiqi/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Vanessa Ho</strong></a> built a student-alumni-run angel investment network and educates students and fresh graduates on startup and private sector investments.</p><p>Formerly she was a venture capital analyst and a social media content creator and host. Currently, she is in a socialfi startup called <a href="https://www.socol.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">So-Col</a> doing business development and marketing.</p><h2>Worst investment ever</h2><p>An angel investor introduced Vanessa to a company dealing with paywalls for media outlets. The company looked good on paper, and Vanessa trusted the angel investor, so she didn’t do a lot of due diligence. She simply put money into the company blindly. She didn’t even read the investment contract.</p><p>Three months later, the company hadn’t made any progress, and the owners were getting worried about sustainability. Vanessa kept checking the news, and many months later, she realized that the company wasn’t going anywhere. She decided to write it off.</p><h2>Lessons learned</h2><ul><li>Don’t be swayed by big founder names and glamorous titles. Dig deep into the business model and ensure the startup has a product that the market needs.</li><li>Do your due diligence even if other angel investors are backing up the startup you want to invest in.</li></ul><h2>Andrew’s takeaways</h2><ul><li>Don’t invest in a company just because it’s popular and others do it.</li><li>Don’t invest in a startup if you don’t have enough money to risk or if you’re new to investing.</li><li>Weigh your risk before you invest in a startup.</li><li>Invest in 10 startups, never in just one.</li></ul><h2>Actionable advice</h2><p>Learn the fundamentals of angel investing before putting your money into it.</p><h2>No.1 goal for the next 12 months</h2><p>Vanessa’s goal for the next 12 months is to build a syndicated fund to bring value to private sector investing.</p><p> </p><p>[spp-transcript]</p><p> </p><h3><strong>Connect with Vanessa Ho</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessahomeiqi/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.socol.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li></ul><h3><strong>Andrew’s books</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3qrfHjX" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>How to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock Market</em></a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2PDApAo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>My Worst Investment Ever</em></a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3v6ip1Y" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>9 Valuation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them</em></a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3emBO8M" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Transform Your Business with Dr.Deming’s 14 Points</em></a></li></ul><h3><strong>Andrew’s online programs</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://valuationmasterclass.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Valuation Master Class</em></a></li><li><a href="https://academy.astotz.com/courses/how-to-start-building-your-wealth-investing-in-the-stock-market" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>How to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock Market</em></a></li><li><a href="https://academy.astotz.com/courses/finance-made-ridiculously-simple" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Finance Made Ridiculously Simple</em></a></li><li><a href="https://academy.astotz.com/courses/gp" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Become a Great Presenter and Increase Your Influence</em></a></li><li><a href="https://academy.astotz.com/courses/transformyourbusiness" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Transform Your Business with Dr. Deming’s 14 Points</em></a></li></ul><h3><strong>Connect with Andrew Stotz:</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.astotz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">astotz.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstotz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/andrewstotzpage" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andstotz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/Andrew_Stotz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/andrewstotzpage" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-worst-investment-ever-podcast/id1416554991?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">My Worst Investment Ever Podcast</a></li></ul>

Vanessa Ho – Dig Deep Into the Business Model

In this episode, I am honoured to sit down and reconnect with Singaporean-based prolific social media influencer, model, DJ, host and NUS business student, my friend: Vanessa Ho. We dive into her journey to becoming a well-known public figure in Singapore with over 100K followers on Instagram and her advocacy for entrepreneurship amongst the youth. We also discuss her powerful LinkedIn presence, previous and upcoming business and career ventures and what lies ahead for my amazing friend. Lastly, as always, in talking about trials and tribulations I ask her about the way she believes our listeners can develop ‘relentless resilience’, come rain or shine. If you are enjoying 'Reyn or Shine', don't forget to leave us a review across our 7+ distribution platforms, including Facebook and Apple Podcasts  For more 'Reyn or Shine' and exclusive behind-the-scenes content follow:  IG: @reynorshinepodcast FB: @reynorshinepodcast  For potential features: reynardytchannel@gmail.com

<p>In this episode, I am honoured to sit down and reconnect with Singaporean-based prolific social media influencer, model, DJ, host and NUS business student, my friend: Vanessa Ho. We dive into her journey to becoming a well-known public figure in Singapore with over 100K followers on Instagram and her advocacy for entrepreneurship amongst the youth. We also discuss her powerful LinkedIn presence, previous and upcoming business and career ventures and what lies ahead for my amazing friend. Lastly, as always, in talking about trials and tribulations I ask her about the way she believes our listeners can develop ‘relentless resilience’, come rain or shine.</p> <p>If you are enjoying 'Reyn or Shine', don't forget to leave us a review across our 7+ distribution platforms, including Facebook and Apple Podcasts </p> <p>For more 'Reyn or Shine' and exclusive behind-the-scenes content follow: </p> <p>IG: @reynorshinepodcast</p> <p>FB: @reynorshinepodcast </p> <p>For potential features: reynardytchannel@gmail.com</p>

S1E1: Vanessa Ho - Being an influencer, Entrepreneurship, power of networking and letting go

On top of being a student at NUS business school, Vanessa Ho is an entrepreneur/host/actor/DJ/writer/media influencer.  She is an exemplar of young ambitious millennial pursuing a slash (/) career, in which a person makes multiple income streams simultaneously from different passions or forms of work. Despite her success at a young age, she is incredibly humble and constantly works to improve and give back. We discuss her mindsets &amp; milestones - discovering and nurturing her talents, entering the New Paper New Face modelling competition at 15 and her Star Search journey, how she manages multiple commitments, and the why and how of building a slash career. Especially for youth, young adults or anyone looking to shift their paradigms to work, this episode will surely relate and provide value to you 😊 Hope you enjoy it!

<p>On top of being a student at NUS business school, Vanessa Ho is an entrepreneur/host/actor/DJ/writer/media influencer.  She is an exemplar of young ambitious millennial pursuing a slash (/) career, in which a person makes multiple income streams simultaneously from different passions or forms of work. Despite her success at a young age, she is incredibly humble and constantly works to improve and give back. We discuss her mindsets &amp; milestones - discovering and nurturing her talents, entering the New Paper New Face modelling competition at 15 and her Star Search journey, how she manages multiple commitments, and the why and how of building a slash career. Especially for youth, young adults or anyone looking to shift their paradigms to work, this episode will surely relate and provide value to you 😊 Hope you enjoy it!</p>