Talking with founders and doing diligence on companies is a great way to find your next problem to work on, or even network into a job at one of the companies you diligence. According to Abe Othman of AngelList, “The data suggests that having started a company and having invested in companies are both indicators of future success—but the combination of having both experiences on the founding team has an even greater impact.” 

To learn more about angel investing, see Reading list for new angels/VCs and the presentation below.