Pat is an angel and venture investor serving on numerous boards for early-stage and growth companies. He is the Director of Frontier Angels and holds a seat in several other organizations. Pat has a soft aura, strong demeanor, and a portfolio that exudes a giving spirit.
I was grateful for his presence at the 2018 Innovate Montana Symposium sponsored by Governor Steve Bullock. Each year we meet in Billings for a full day of in-depth advising from experts like Pat. Their wisdom stretches across industries and encompasses life lessons. Luckily, I was granted a few minutes with Pat to discuss angel and venture capital for startups, and concluded with his advice for entrepreneurs.
- Have humility
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less often.” - Love, love, love your idea
You’re going to be married to it for quite some time. - Continually seek improvement
You must be able to see the flaws in your idea. - Give success to others
Create value for your employees, customers, and stakeholders. - Seek mentorship
Find people who know what you don’t know.