Have you ever wondered what it takes to support and nurture the next big idea in entrepreneurship? In this captivating episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, hosts Marcia Dawood and Craig Mullett dive into the world of angel investing, exploring how early-stage investment can transform fledgling companies into industry leaders.Craig Mullett, originally from South Africa, brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Having studied in Europe and later moved to the U.S. to start his own M&A advisory business, Craig has a unique vantage point on the tech industry and early-stage investment. Now a key member of Connecticut's biggest angel group, Angel Investor Forum, Craig shares his journey from learning about angel investing to joining the board of the forum and becoming actively involved with the Angel Capital Association.Throughout the episode, Craig outlines his "Five T Framework" for evaluating startups and highlights the importance of scalability, team dynamics, and the technology or product's defensibility. Whether you're an aspiring investor, a startup founder, or simply curious about the world of entrepreneurship, Marcia and Craig offer compelling insights and practical takeaways that will leave you inspired and informed. To get the latest from Craig Mullett, you can follow him below!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mullett-branison/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood