Something new we tried for Season 3 of On Call with Insignia Ventures in 2021 was to go on call with more startup and venture investors, from angels to the Southeast Asia investment leads of global investment firms to the founding partners of VC firms in other emerging markets.Throughout these conversations, we not only got to see the perspectives of these investors on various markets and sectors, but also got a peek into their mindsets and approach when it comes to investing in startup founders and fast-growing tech companies.In this podcast episode, we compiled their answers to two questions: “What are the top three traits / skills of a great VC / angel investor?” and “What’s your advice for aspiring VCs / angel investors?” and just like our compilation of founders’ fundraising advice, piece apart 5 key themes across their shared insights. Timestamps(01:42) (1) Good investors invest in companies, but great investors work with and learn from founders.(06:12) (2) It’s not just about finding the best company but being the right investor for a company.(07:29) (3) There’s no one path, but the best paths build startup and founder exposure.(10:28) (4) Investing is an education in itself; it requires constantly opening up to what’s new.(13:37) (5) Great investors are grounded and driven by a clear understanding of motivation -- why do you invest?Are you looking to build a career backing unstoppable founders and building great companies in Southeast Asia? Send us an email to join the team at Insignia Ventures. On the other hand, if you're looking to learn the ropes, grow your network and gain a track record of investing in Southeast Asia, Cohort 3 of Asia's first experiential venture capital accelerator, Insignia Academy, is still accepting applications! Music: Cool Upbeat Background Music For Videos by MorningLightMusic, Cool Upbeat Background Music For Sports and Workout Videos by MorningLightMusic, Upbeat Hip Hop Background Music For Videos (Free For Non-Commercial Videos) by Elysium Audio LabsTags: startup, Southeast Asia, founder, entrepreneurship, business, technologyThe content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any Insignia Ventures fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.