Angel Investing 101 With Maggie Sellers: How to Start, Find Deals & Build WealthCurious about angel investing but don’t know where to start? In this episode, Maggie Sellers breaks down how to invest in startups, even if it’s your first time and you don’t have a finance background. She covers the real risks and rewards, how to find great startups, and why owning equity is key to long-term wealth.✔ What is angel investing & how does it work✔ The biggest myths & mistakes first-time investors make✔ Due diligence tips before investing your own money✔ How to use personal funds wisely in early-stage investments✔ Angel investing vs. venture capital: Key differences✔ Why most startups fail – and how to pick the winners✔ How to get started, even if you don’t have millions by using the HSR 50/20/20/10 framework✔ Join a syndicate like HSR Ventures Investing in women-led startups & consumer brands⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERThis episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice of any kind. Investing in startups involves significant risk, and you may lose your entire investment.If you’re in the United States, seek legal advice and determine whether you qualify as an accredited investor under SEC guidelines:🔗 SEC Accredited Investor GuidelinesCONNECT WITH MAGGIEInstagram: @maggiesellersTikTok: @maggiesellers_LinkedIn: Maggie SellersYouTube: Hot Smart RichREAD THE NEWSLETTERHSR ICYMISHOP HSRHSR MerchAmazon StorefrontShopMy ProfileKEY TAKEAWAYS✔ Angel investing isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy – Anyone with a smart strategy can get started.✔ Due diligence is essential – Always research the founders, market, and risks.✔ It’s not about quick returns – Angel investments take years to mature.✔ Venture capital vs. angel investing – VCs invest others’ money, while angels invest their own money.✔ Invest in people, not just ideas – A great idea means nothing without a strong team to execute it.ABOUT MAGGIE SELLERSMaggie Sellers is revolutionizing modern female empowerment, leading the charge as a Los Angeles-based multi-hyphenate content creator, media entrepreneur, and angel investor, unapologetically blazing new trails.As the founder of Hot Smart Rich, a digital media company and investment platform, Maggie is on a mission to help women embrace their hottest, smartest, richest selves and know and build their worth. She is reshaping how early-stage consumer startups scale and how modern power players connect and collaborate. Known for shaping consumer brands and working alongside global superstars, Maggie seamlessly blends the intersection of entertainment, venture capital, and branding. She was one of the first to carve out a space where influence and investment collide, making her a sought-after syndicate lead and strategic advisor. Through HSR Ventures, she backs some of the fastest-growing consumer startups, including De Soi, Allara Health, Mixlab, and Upkeep Beauty, with equity stakes in 18+ brands. Maggie’s meteoric rise began on TikTok, where her candid, sharp-witted content struck a chord with over 200,000 ambitious Gen-Z and millennial women, rapidly expanding her influence as the blueprint for modern influence and angel investing. Her best friends and peers in the startup world include top founders and investors like Courtney Reum, further solidifying her reputation as a key connector in the industry. But Maggie’s vision extends beyond content—she’s redefining what it means to be a modern investor, operator, and entrepreneur. Whether she’s supporting the new launch of a brand, backing angel investments that fuel the next wave of disruptive startups, or building the Hot Smart Rich empire, Maggie Sellers is impossible to ignore.This episode is produced by HSR Media, a division of Creative MES LLC.
