Literature Review: Research on Angel Investors and Disability
Later in life, I envision myself to become a successful leader and a business women. In order to become successful, I would need a fair amount of income to pursue my dream. With that money, I would become an angel. Don’t get me wrong. By an angel, I mean an angel investor. As Investopedia defines, an angel investor is one who uses personal finances in order to help entrepreneurs start a new business by providing them investments. This is where disability links to angel investors. Disabled entrepreneurs are often overlooked in the business industry for being inept. On the outside they might not seem to be the best candidate for investments, but with a little extra investigation, one may find great wealth in this niche. The whole group of disabled business owners contains great areas for investments, especially for angel investors.
Before I began, it is important to note the importance of charity and investments. Angel investors are often misinterpreted as ones that are granting help to small businesses, hence the name angel. However, it is definitely by no means completely altruistic, or in other words, for charity. As defined by Investopedia, angel investors do not hand off money to, let’s say, disabled entrepreneurs solely for the reason of helping those in need. In fact, angel investors are receiving their part of the share through the share that they receive of the small business. Angel investors will not invest in a company that they believe will not grow to be successful. They invest their money in order to receive share, and ultimately maximize their finances.
The concept of an angel investor does not have a long history. In fact, the definition of this group is also constantly shifting through time. Therefore, linking angel investing to disability is hardly talked of, or even investigated. An article from New York Times states the common pattern for disabled entrepreneurs. They often receive help from the government in order to maximize their full potential. The large investment corporations mostly refuse disabled business owners in fear of losing money. Those companies do not have the preciseness and time to investigate deeply into the disabled culture, since they have a strict system they must follow. The Times therefore adds on to the hindrances and obstacles these disabled thinkers must face in order to achieve their goals. Although angel investors were not mentioned, it is evident that these innovators have great ideas that just needs a little boost in order to bloom. This is where angel investors come perfectly into place.
As a matter of fact, there is not always the bright side to this issue. Gulf daily news states an important fact about angel investors. By observing a specific case study of an individual, the characteristics of angel investors can be shown. The disabled entrepreneurs have the greatest chances of success if they dig into the disabled industry, using their background as a strength. However, angel investors need to be catchy about the new hit of the major population. For instance, it is safer to find a company that will follow the trend of the majority, rather than searching for the one that may succeed greatly in a small field.
Although the matter of angel investors and disability may seem to fit perfectly, there are in fact numerous different journalists, researchers, and thinkers that are fighting on the issue. They may not talk specifically on the link of the two matters, they are definitely talking about either of the perspectives and how one may fit or disagree with one another.
Before I began, it is important to note the importance of charity and investments. Angel investors are often misinterpreted as ones that are granting help to small businesses, hence the name angel. However, it is definitely by no means completely altruistic, or in other words, for charity. As defined by Investopedia, angel investors do not hand off money to, let’s say, disabled entrepreneurs solely for the reason of helping those in need. In fact, angel investors are receiving their part of the share through the share that they receive of the small business. Angel investors will not invest in a company that they believe will not grow to be successful. They invest their money in order to receive share, and ultimately maximize their finances.
The concept of an angel investor does not have a long history. In fact, the definition of this group is also constantly shifting through time. Therefore, linking angel investing to disability is hardly talked of, or even investigated. An article from New York Times states the common pattern for disabled entrepreneurs. They often receive help from the government in order to maximize their full potential. The large investment corporations mostly refuse disabled business owners in fear of losing money. Those companies do not have the preciseness and time to investigate deeply into the disabled culture, since they have a strict system they must follow. The Times therefore adds on to the hindrances and obstacles these disabled thinkers must face in order to achieve their goals. Although angel investors were not mentioned, it is evident that these innovators have great ideas that just needs a little boost in order to bloom. This is where angel investors come perfectly into place.
As a matter of fact, there is not always the bright side to this issue. Gulf daily news states an important fact about angel investors. By observing a specific case study of an individual, the characteristics of angel investors can be shown. The disabled entrepreneurs have the greatest chances of success if they dig into the disabled industry, using their background as a strength. However, angel investors need to be catchy about the new hit of the major population. For instance, it is safer to find a company that will follow the trend of the majority, rather than searching for the one that may succeed greatly in a small field.
Although the matter of angel investors and disability may seem to fit perfectly, there are in fact numerous different journalists, researchers, and thinkers that are fighting on the issue. They may not talk specifically on the link of the two matters, they are definitely talking about either of the perspectives and how one may fit or disagree with one another.
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Works Cited
"A Temptation to Resist on Disability Insurance . . .(Financial Desk)(Letter to the editor)." New York Times 14 June 1992. Global Issues In Context. Web. 6 Nov. 2013.
"Angel Investor." Investopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
"Differences Between Private Foundations And Public Charities." Investopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Nov. 2013.
"How disabled entrepreneurs can overcome the hurdles; Your Business I; Grants and advice should pave the way to success in the business arena says Mark Bridge." The Times (London, England) (Sept 1, 2012) Business: 64. Global Issues In Context. Gale. Korea International School. 13 Nov. 2013
"Pioneering angel investor backs startups with $1m." Gulf Daily News (Manama, Bahrain) (Oct 14, 2013) Global Issues In Context. Gale. Korea International School. 13 Nov. 2013
"Skills for Disabled Entrepreneurs." Africa News Service (July 10, 2013) Global Issues In Context. Gale. Korea International School. 13 Nov. 2013
"Angel Investor." Investopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
"Differences Between Private Foundations And Public Charities." Investopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Nov. 2013.
"How disabled entrepreneurs can overcome the hurdles; Your Business I; Grants and advice should pave the way to success in the business arena says Mark Bridge." The Times (London, England) (Sept 1, 2012) Business: 64. Global Issues In Context. Gale. Korea International School. 13 Nov. 2013
"Pioneering angel investor backs startups with $1m." Gulf Daily News (Manama, Bahrain) (Oct 14, 2013) Global Issues In Context. Gale. Korea International School. 13 Nov. 2013
"Skills for Disabled Entrepreneurs." Africa News Service (July 10, 2013) Global Issues In Context. Gale. Korea International School. 13 Nov. 2013