As a founder — and an angel investor in 15+ companies — I’ve seen good, bad and (a few) absolutely brilliant investors.

Opinion
March 8, 2024
The Angel Code: How to act like the top 1%
There are good, bad and brilliant angels — here's how to be an expert investor
Anh-Tho Chuong and Jean de la Rochebrochard
4 min read
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Anh-Tho Chuong is the cofounder of Lago.
Jean de la Rochebrochard is managing director of early-stage French VC Kima Ventures

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