Hannah Bronfman is an angel investor and the founder of Pres10 Ventures. She’s also an influencer who is credited with bringing wellness to the forefront of the digital age. She has invested in over 60 companies with a significant focus on businesses founded by BIPOC people and women. She and Nancy talk about the qualities Hannah looks for in founders before she invests, the most common fundraising mistakes founders make, and why most entrepreneurs fail. . Hannah also talks about her tools for overcoming self-doubt and how she’s used the doubts of other people as fuel.

Hannah’s a vocal advocate for women’s reproductive rights and is deeply committed to addressing preventable maternal mortality. She has a reputation as a leader who cares about people as well as profit.

Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:49] What inspired Hannah to start angel investing
[03:38] Transitioning from angel investing to a venture fund
[05:08] The key qualities Hannah looks for in founders
[07:26] Avoiding common mistakes in fundraising
[08:50] The importance of market size and niche brands
[09:20] Why industry experience isn’t always necessary
[10:12] Managing risks and diversifying investments
[11:42] Investing in multiple companies within the same category
[12:17] The story of HBFit and why Hannah shut it down
[14:59] How entrepreneurship shaped Hannah’s investing philosophy
[17:30] How to build a strong personal brand
[19:14] Using social media to create opportunities
[21:04] Why entrepreneurs should invest in personal branding
[24:27] Hannah’s approach to networking and maintaining relationships
[26:48] Tips for staying in touch with connections
[28:20] Wellness practices that keep Hannah grounded
[30:48] Overcoming imposter syndrome
[31:58] Lessons from being a DJ that apply to investing
[33:32] The power of confidence in personal success
[34:13] How mindset influences success

Follow Hannah Bronfman on https://www.instagram.com/hannahbronfman/?hl=en and YouTube @hannahbronfman235

Resources Mentioned:
Julie | https://juliecare.co/
Topicals | https://mytopicals.com/
Ami Cole | https://www.amicole.com/
Live Tinted | https://www.livetinted.com/
Sienna Naturals | https://www.siennanaturals.com/
Ceremonia | https://ceremonia.com/en-ca
sweetgreen | https://www.sweetgreen.com/
Cannes Lions | https://www.canneslions.com/

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