Angie Parker

Angie Parker

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🚀 Founder | 🪽Leader in early-stage investing | ✈️ Veteran

Top Advisor

I specialize in

VC & Angel Advice
Idea to Launch
Fundraising 101
Product validation
First customers
MVP
Fundraising strategy
Founder Coaching

“My advice is kind, practical/realistic, actionable, and grounded in experience.”

Background & Highlights

Venture Partner

Founder First Fund

2026 – Present

Idea to MVP advisory and consulting

2022 – Present

Entrepreneur-in-Residence: Startup mentor, angel/early-stage investor advisor, branding, GTM

VertueLab

2024 – Present

VertueLab

Executive Director at a large angel investing group, investing $4-6M+/year

Alliance of Angels

2025 – 2025

Alliance of Angels

About me

Former Executive Director of a major angel investing group • Startup Founder • Brand Strategist 👉👉 I'm not here to be pitched, and this is for your benefit; I don't support a "pay-to-play" model. I'm here solely as an advisor and mentor, separate from my investing activities. 👀 I've seen thousands of pitch decks and likely heard a thousand pitches. I know how angel investors and early-stage VCs evaluate opportunities and how you can set yourself up for success. ❤️‍🔥 I am very passionate about helping founders go "from 0 to 1," and strongly believe in customer discovery to validate ideas and build the best and fastest MVP. It is also the crux of a great pitch and, ultimately, of securing investment. I'm here to be kind and helpful, offering ACTIONABLE FEEDBACK inspired by my experiences and observations from a career with innovators and investors. ---- When deciding to meet with me: ✅ GO: You genuinely want my 2¢. You're navigating the early-stage startup landscape (idea-stage, have an MVP, seeking customers, preparing for your first raise, etc.) ❌ NO-GO: You're pitching for investment (aka you want to pay to have me listen to you) Highlights, Background: • Executive Director at the Alliance of Angels 200+ Angel Group | $600M+ in Exits | $4–6M/year • Founder • Brand Strategist • Former Air Force Aviator • UW Alum: Business, Data Science, Info Systems Get the most bang for your buck: → Provide a link to an agenda in advance → What do you most want to discuss? → What outcome would make our conversation a success?

You'll get advice on

  • Idea Validation & Customer Discovery
  • Finding Your First Customers
  • Fundraising & Investor Readiness
  • Angel & Seed Stage Capital Strategy
  • Veteran & Transitioning Active Duty

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