FLF Partner Insight: Bellingham Angel Investors

What is your organization’s name? Bellingham Angel Investors

What is your mission and who does your organization serve? Founded in 2005, BAI is composed of a maximum number of 50 accredited investors who share a common interest in seeking investment opportunities in early or middle stage companies in the Pacific Northwest & British Columbia, giving preference to Whatcom, Skagit & Island counties.

What exciting trends are you seeing with startups in Washington right now? The volume of credible opportunities continues to increase.

What do you hope to get out of partnering with WTIA on this first-ever First Look Forum in Bellingham? Potential current investment opportunity, offer of mentoring and guidance for competitors, and future networking.

Do you have any advice for the First Look Forum competitors? Practice and polish your presentation.

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Written by: J. Michael Newlight

J. Michael Newlight retired in 2011 from a major Wall Street firm after a thirty-year career in the financial services industry, in which he served as a financial advisor to individual and corporate clients. He is currently Vice-President, and incoming 2015 President, of the Bellingham Angel Investors. He was a founding shareholder of the Bellingham Innovation Group, which has morphed into the Invent Coworking space. His particular area of interest is internet technology.