Here is What Entrepreneurs Are Saying about the Maverick Angels
Investment Accelerator (Formerly Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs)
“We found the Maverick Angel bootcamp process to be instrumental in preparing us for our arena meeting presentation. Through that process we brought in our largest investor ever! The Maverick Angels team run a quality organization.”
Richard Million Burke, Jr.
President/Founder – Rx Timer Cap, LLC
“The only thing that could have made [our fundraising process better], and certainly easier, would to have come in contact with your organization earlier in the game. It is our intention to recommend you to everyone we know or come in contact with who may benefit from the Boot Camp. We think you have the best staffed and organized VC group we have yet encountered.”
Thomas Broun & George Aspron
Founders of JEITO Innovations/LymphFaux
“I have to say that I was very skeptical about paying money to do a Boot Camp in order to invest with a group of Angel Investors…it seemed unreasonable. After the day-long training, it has been the best money we have spent for our company so far. The knowledge and information Maverick Angels shared with me on structuring our presentation will make the difference in our success of securing the funding we need for the project. You guys have a great program going, and I know you will make success for your group and fellow entrepreneurs!”
Curt Ranta
Founder and CEO, Redgofer.com
“The Boot Camp is a must for any entrepreneur. You see the process from the other side of the table, which is often difficult from the naked eye. I will use the information from the Boot Camp to structure my future presentations, both to investors and to the general public. The knowledge you gain at this Boot Camp is either scattered all over the internet or cannot be found because it is only in the minds of those in the business. [Maverick Angels] shared this information and their experiences for the entire eight hours and afterwards. You’ll still want to take them out to dinner to pick their brains even more.”
Preedee Chenhansa
Aspiring Entrepreneur and MBA Candidate
“No amount of schooling can ever prepare you for becoming an entrepreneur. Fortunately, there is an overabundance of business books and of course the Internet. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a book or website to help me with the challenge of raising capital. The Maverick Angels Boot Camp was exactly what I had been searching for. The Boot Camp didn’t just provide me with a template or format, but instead gave me an investor’s perspective so that I could anticipate questions and create a winning presentation. I came away from the Boot Camp feeling motivated, not just from what I had learned, but also from spending the day hearing the struggles and successes of other entrepreneurs. I would recommend this Boot Camp to anyone in business or thinking about starting a business.”
Holly Bohn
CEO & Founder, See Jane Work
“The Maverick Angels Boot Camp is an outstanding introduction to start-up company financing for new entrepreneurs as well as an opportunity for experienced start-up leaders to elevate the effectiveness of their pitch presentations and gain understanding of trends in the angel investment community. Maverick Angels is driving standardization of the communication process between entrepreneurs and funding sources for both capital and other critical resources. Their initiative enables more objective comparison of deal opportunities for investors and facilitates deal syndication, both of which are good for entrepreneurs. I recommend the Boot Camp to both new and experienced entrepreneurs as it is structured to meet the needs of both in a relaxing and supportive environment.”
Kelly J. Brodbeck
CEO, Vapore, Inc.
“Overall, I commend the end-to-end solution that Maverick Angels delivers. I believe it to be a valuable service and wish there was a way to make entrepreneurs aware of the template of skill sets earlier in the entrepreneurial process which focuses more on enriching the journey than the path often paved with struggle.”
Drena Pryor
Serial Entrepreneur
“I am an experienced senior executive manager and entrepreneur who has been involved with numerous start-up and growth companies. When I was told I needed to participate in the Maverick Angels Boot Camp as part of the process to qualify for consideration by the angel group, I was very reluctant since I thought that it would be a waste of my time. However, I was wrong. I found the exercise to be extremely useful in several ways. It helped me re-think how I was presenting our company, and it also forced me to reorganize my investor pitch. The end result is that I ended up with a much clearer, concise and compelling presentation of our company and its opportunities. I am grateful that I spent the time going through the Boot Camp.”
Herb Senft
President, Symbios Medical
“Maverick Angels Boot Camp was awesome! It really detailed what is necessary to adequately deliver a successful investor’s presentation and on what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. John did an excellent job in mapping for us how to navigate the entrepreneurial process to increase our chances for success and personal accomplishments as leaders. Maverick Angels is an invaluable resource for fast?tracking businesses and relationships towards a win?win resolution for all parties involved.”
Brenda Proaps
CEO, Fit³ Fitness Centers
“Thank you for your excellent and professional support. While working with the Maverick Angels, I have learned so much in these last few weeks that I am shocked at how much confidence your teaching and coaching have given me. Maverick Angels has been exceptional, and it has opened the angel investing world to me. I could not have done this without your time and dedication!”
Gershon Wajntraub
Interim CEO, Gastronaut Corporation
“If you’re at the seed-round stage, the coaching you’ll receive [from the Maverick Angels Boot Camp] on how to present to investors is a must.”"
Dave Compton
CEO, NetPlenish.com
“I typically don’t like sitting through long seminars, but I’d sign up in an second for another whole day of Maverick’s Boot Camp. The information was incredibly detailed, and it was a priceless learning experience. “
Albert DiPadova
Executive Producer, Production Machine
“The Maverick Angels Boot Camp was a truly mind-opening experience. I now know how to write an Executive Summary and propose an Elevator Pitch specifically geared towards investors. The Boot Camp was one of the best investments that our start-up company has made to date!”
Kate MacKinnon
MBA and Entrepreneur
“John’s engaging style combines his experience of many years on the entrepreneurial frontline with a passionate commitment to supporting the development of individual entrepreneurs, their organizations and the communities they serve. John is an inspiring trainer and coach, whose own distinguished entrepreneurial track record ensures the program is both rich and real.”
Mark Lewis
Director, Wizards Network, UK
“I wanted to take a moment to give you some feedback on my experience with Maverick Angels and the Boot Camp. Your program and systems have helped to increase my competency and confidence as an entrepreneur navigating through the uncharted waters of raising capital. I was resistant to the idea of giving up a full day of my time for the Boot Camp, but you paved the path by clearly explaining the schedule and agenda, which made the value clear. In addition to getting invaluable information to prepare for my pitch, meeting the team of presenters and mentors gave me a sense of the Maverick Angel culture, which was priceless. I thought the presentation was well-done, organized and clear. The investment for this program has been exceeded by the value I have received. Thank you for your efforts.”
Patty Schmucker
CEO, DochaCare
“I attended your Boot Camp having reservations thinking you were just creating a different twist to the entry fee many angel groups charge today. I have already received start?up organizational, fundraising and governance coaching. I have had years of executive development in a major corporation. I have read books and articles to acquire the knowledge and terminology of the start?up world. I was pleasantly surprised and recommend that others take your one?day course. I gained new insights into angel investor motives, goals and thought processes. I enhanced my presentation and received helpful feedback on my presentation skills. I received tools to refocus and target my fundraising efforts. Finally, I just enjoyed the brainstorming time with John and the consultants who were there to help us. I thought the information presented was very valuable, and I left energized.”
Gary Sterling
CEO & Founder of BioSeven
“I want to thank you for packing 10+ years of education in 3 hours for me today. I can’t think of a better support structure than what you’ve set up with the Maverick group to help me launch my company.”
Ilya Rachman, MD
Practicing Physician and First Time Entrepreneur
“After attending the Boot Camp, I now have a clear understanding and a simple road map on how to quickly and effectively pitch investors. Your class should be a prerequisite for ALL entrepreneurs who want the opportunity to ‘pitch’ their business plans to investors. My advice to all entrepreneurs: Stop dreaming and wishing about the success of your business. Sign up and let John Dilts and his staff teach you WHAT investors WANT to hear.
Continued success!”
Andre Makapagal
Founder & President, bHungry, Inc.
“Information is power, and that is exactly what the Maverick Angels have created in their Boot Camp – a well thought out, concise tool to bring entrepreneurs up to speed about the landscape of funding. The Maverick Angels Boot Camp helps balance the power structure between great ideas and the quest for cash. The education will ultimately make great ideas more actionable and bring great angels better deals.”
Kim Walls
CEO, Episencial
“I was very impressed with the content of the Boot Camp and the very direct approach that Maverick Angels takes to preparing a focused presentation. I have successfully presented to venture groups on many occasions and still had many valuable take-aways from the day.”
Peter Iannone
Director & Shareholder, CBIZ MHM, LLC & Mayer Hoffman McCann
“Thank you SO much for all the time that you have taken to get us ready to present to Maverick. The Boot Camp was such a gift – you really helped me turn my head into the mind of an angel. Funny, I thought I had done that before. But it’s now easy to see how over?attached I was to our marvelous idea and the complexities of its operations to the detriment of convincing people how this will make them great returns and how they can help us grow a new company. Thanks a million – you have been absolutely amazing!”
Tessa ten Tusscher, PhD
CEO of Living Well, Inc.
“Having worked with multiple Angel groups, I was thoroughly impressed with the caliber of the participants and the Maverick Angels themselves. Both the President of the Utah Chapter as well as the President of Maverick Angels led and taught the Boot Camp, something I had not expected. Several things which were covered I had heard before, but never so concisely and applicable to me and my business. The amount of high-level, relevant experience shared was immensely helpful. Most valuable was the feedback I received on my presentation in preparation for the Deal Line-Up and future investor presentations. I learned key strategies that I am confident will fuel my success.”
Kreg Peeler
Founder, SpinGo.com
“The Maverick Angels Boot Camp was well-organized and very helpful. They provided specific direction of how to prepare a good presentation for the prospective investors. It’s easy to think you know what to say but their guidance really helped to get a clear focus on exactly the right things to convey in a 10-minute presentation. They showed that they want to help the entrepreneurs and that they’re thinking in everyone’s best interest. “
Todd Lemere
Fashion Brands International
“Investor presentations pivot on very different principles than any other pitch. Company stock is the product, and John Dilts helped us reframe our message and its delivery to inspire the interest of hardened angels. His involvement was a turning point in the success of our company’s investment round.”
Andrew Young
Serial Entrepreneur, MBA
“The Maverick Angels Boot Camp was extremely helpful in focusing our team on pitching to angel investors. First, the Maverick team had us clearly communicate the passions and motivations that led us to start our business, helping us hone in on any perceptual barriers to success. Then, they provided us with several conceptual frameworks and facilitated exercises to articulate the relative strengths and challenges of our business. We learned about the aspects of our business that angel investors, or any investor for that matter, want to hear in a pitch. Lastly, each entrepreneur had the opportunity to present to the group and receive feedback. We highly recommend the Maverick Angels Boot Camp—the proof is in our improved pitch!”
Alfred Ritter
Co?Founder & CEO, Zen Zoo Tea
“I have been through the angel fundraising process with many angel networks, and I have to say that the Maverick Angels process was the fastest, most efficient, and most pleasant of any angel group that I have worked with. They are extremely organized, and they have obviously built their process in a way that is respectful of the entrepreneur’s time. The Boot Camp that they require is top-notch and really prepares presenting companies so they have a better chance of a successful outcome. I would recommend the Maverick Angels to all other early-stage companies who are in need of resources, financial or other.
I would also like to add that at first I was very skeptical about working with the Maverick Angels because of the fees that they charge. However, after going through their process, I now understand why they charge these fees. I have raised money through angel groups previously, and the process (from submission to final presentations) took over six months. However, this same process with the Maverick Angels took less than four weeks. I attribute this to the full-time staff that they employ. By having a full-time staff, the Maverick Angels have created the fastest, most efficient, and most pleasant process of any angel group that I have worked with. This was well worth the money that I spent, because as all Entrepreneurs know…time is money…and I saved a lot of time.”
Allan Sabol
CEO, TalentVite
“I found the Boot Camp very valuable, especially in regards to what NOT TO INCLUDE in my PowerPoint presentation. Hopefully, I’ll avoid some major missteps as a result…”
Steven List
ScriptHouse Productions
“Maverick Angels gives foundational & precise support to any entrepreneur, green to seasoned, so that they can best present their business opportunity and attract the most appropriate funding for their needs and personality. Specifically, the Maverick Boot Camp provides an educational and networking environment where their team can deeply understand the vast quirks and myriad of strengths in the entrepreneurial minds present and help them package their offering so that investors can understand the value of the business being presented.”
Megan Havrda
Be Green Packaging
“I was hesitant to devote a whole day to the Boot Camp, but after going through it, it was a great experience. I’ve already gone through the fundraising process in my prior company and wasn’t sure the value I would receive by attending the Boot Camp. Some parts were a refresher and other parts really opened my eyes and helped improve our pitch. The other companies and entrepreneurs were all very impressive as well. Overall, it was a great experience.”
David Teichner
Discounts4Me
“THIS is the next-level of Entrepreneurial Training.”
Jeffrey Allen Yost
Yost Nutrition, LLC
“The Boot Camp was highly professional both in content and presentation. I would recommend that any serious entrepreneur [should] attend the program. It is well worth the time and money.”
C. Fred Cassity
Entrepreneur
“Great information on how to structure your presentation to investors. They help you get your pitch very focused and cut right to what information an investor requires when you present your company or concept for the first time.”
Maisie Vultaggio
COO & Co-Founder, The LUMI Company, LLC
“Maverick Angels provides a valuable service; they have created a centerpiece for entrepreneurs to gather around and advance their businesses to the next stage of development. I feel I have added new lasting contacts to my network.”
James Robinson
Green Traveler
“I’d like to thank you for the unforgettable [day] we spent together in connection with Maverick Angels. I really appreciated the Boot Camp and the way you taught us how to best present our Business to investors…I will treasure that experience.”
Stefano Avenia
Co-Founder of Nuzoo
