An angel's view

Going through my emails this morning I noticed this question on Quora (I'm not sure why I get their newsletter - it tempts me into Facebook levels of time wasting - but this time I'm glad I did):

"How has SV Angel been so successful over the years, given how challenging seed investing is?"

Ron Conway, of SV Angel replied and gave is view of the characteristics of founders which stand out:

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• Founder(s) is rifle-focused on product and building the best possible user experience
• Decisiveness, ability to make decisions quickly but thoughtfully – do not procrastinate, trust your gut
• Flexibility on idea and ability to morph and respond to market dynamics
• Able to clearly articulate their vision – incredibly important for both fundraising and company building, ensuring entire team understands direction and mission"