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    Steve Walsh

    Contrarian Investor helping early-stage founders accelerate capital, revenue, and growth.

    Steve Walsh is the founder of Hands On Angel LLC, an entrepreneur and angel investor with over 20 years of executive experience in the technology and media industries.1

    Background and Experience

    Steve has an extensive background in sales, marketing, and operations, having worked for major companies like Comcast and Cox Communications.1 During his corporate career, he helped build business units to revenues over $1 billion annually.2

    In 2018, after experiencing burnout from his corporate executive role, Steve decided to transition into helping early-stage founders.2 He founded Hands On Angel LLC with the goal of leveraging his network, experience as an operator, and investment expertise to assist startup founders.2

    Hands On Angel LLC

    As the founder of Hands On Angel LLC, Steve focuses on:

    • Investing in early-stage SaaS companies
    • Advising startups in FinTech, Sports Tech, Web3, and EdTech
    • Mentoring entrepreneurs through the Techstars program
    • Providing consulting services to help founders accelerate capital, revenue, and growth2

    Investment Portfolio and Approach

    Steve has invested in over 60 early-stage companies, with impressive results:

    • 35 companies have reached Series A funding
    • His portfolio companies have raised over $1.08 billion in capital
    • 8 exits to date2

    He describes himself as a "Contrarian Investor," bringing candor and enthusiasm to founders.2 Steve's approach involves not just financial investment, but also being personally invested in a company's growth and success.2

    Current Roles

    In addition to his work with Hands On Angel LLC, Steve holds several other positions:

    • Venture Partner at Allied Venture Partners (since 2021)
    • Advisory Board Member for College Cash (Techstars '23)
    • Angel Investor with LAUNCH (since 2019)2

    Steve Walsh's unique combination of corporate experience, investment acumen, and dedication to helping early-stage founders has established him as a valuable resource in the startup ecosystem.

    Highlights

    Oct 16 · prweb.com
    Founder & Investor Steve Walsh Launches The Funding Accelerator ...
    Dec 12 · youtube.com
    The Angel Series - Steve Walsh - YouTube
    The Angel Series - Steve Walsh - YouTube
    Dec 11 · youtube.com
    Steve Walsh, Founder, Hands on Angel - YouTube
    Steve Walsh, Founder, Hands on Angel - YouTube
    May 17 · 40strategy.com
    Angel funding with an authentic impact, by founder Steve Walsh

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    Experience

    Founder at Hands On Angel LLC (2018 - Present)
    Various senior roles at Comcast, Cox Communications, and others

    Education

    BA in Political Science from University of Massachusetts Amherst (1989 - 1993); several professional programs including Harvard Business School and Y Combinator

    Location

    Greater Boston