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Comments from our students, company founders and angels...

“HAIP was hands down the most valuable class I’ve ever taken. The level of real-world experience—from evaluating live deals to presenting to actual investors—was unmatched. It provided firsthand exposure to venture capital, sharpened my analytical skills, and gave me the confidence to make investment decisions in high-stakes environments. The insights and skills I gained will be instrumental in my future career, and I’d recommend this program to anyone serious about finance and investing.” 

- Jeb Despard  B.S. '24  M.B.A. '25 (took class two times)

 "Analyzing Kalogon during the Florida Venture Forum was a standout experience for our team. Tim, the CEO, was fantastic—dedicated, motivated, and high-energy, making the entire process inspiring. Our team loved both him and the innovative product Kalogon is developing. We were thoroughly impressed with their approach to smart seating, which made us genuinely believe in the product's long-term potential. This experience greatly enriched our education in ENTP 452, Venture Capital. The class provided us with practical insights and hands-on learning, making it one of the most valuable courses we've taken. The opportunity to work closely with such a dynamic company has been an incredible addition to our academic journey." 

- Jaxon  Koebel-Secky   (Class of 2024)

 "This class has been a life changing experience for me!"

– Mary Padilla (Class of ‘24)

 “This was the single, greatest learning experience that I have had at Stetson.” 

– Guilherme Pinheiro (Mile Auto Board Observer and Class of ‘22)

 “We talked with CEOs and CFOs of billion-dollar companies.  I can genuinely say that the HAN is the most important class for my development that I ever took!” 

– Jano Baxmann (Class of ’23) 

 “I was able to establish relationships with the Angels and have been able to reach out to them as mentors in order to pick their brains. This real-world experience has helped me exceed in the classroom and become the best I can be.” 

- Colin Ibison (Class of ‘22)

"I am extremely proud to have been part of the inaugural class of Hatter Angels. This program not only provided valuable connections, but also allowed me to leverage my experience to secure internships and eventually land my current role at ATLAS SP Partners, a global investment firm located in New York.  During my time with Hatter Angels, I honed my research and analysis skills by conducting due diligence on more than 30 startups, in order to identify potential investment opportunities. I had the privilege of speaking with top-level executives, including CEOs, and analyzing company financials and investor presentations to develop investment hypotheses with my team. We then presented these investment recommendations to the Alumni Board in formal pitches. The program offered a range of skills that I would not have been able to access through traditional university education alone.  - Matt Clements (Class of '22)

 "The Hatter Angel Network fills a large void in the FL investment ecosystem by investing in great early-stage technology companies. Their team is extremely experienced and the support they provide for companies benefits long-term success and growth. We  are excited to continue our work with Stetson.“  

– Saxon Baum (Partner, Florida Funders Venture Capital)

  “We feel very fortunate to have Hatter Angels as part of the company and joining us on this journey. Ryan Carroll, Kip Reeves, and Michael Leitelt did an incredible job on diligence. They asked some of the most informed technical, scientific, and financial questions we've received...and they're undergrads!! Stetson University is training some future Midas VCs.”  - Andrew Satz, CEO EVQLF 

 “The Hatter Angel Network is one of the most impactful learning experiences I had at Stetson. In my time with the program, I learned how to conduct due diligence, met with several startup CEOs, and significantly improved my presentation skills. This program prepared me to enter my field and provided me with skills I will use every day in my career after graduation.” 

- Andrew Sholar (Class of '22)

 "It's exciting for me to witness the transition from book  knowledge to active, real-world wisdom acquired from  personal interaction with start-ups. There is no better  way nor quicker method to advance.“  – David Rinker (Charter Angel/’91)

Hatter angels in the news...

October 2024 - Venture Atlanta

Elementor #7057 - Stetson University | School of Business Administration 

June 2024 - Kalogon Investment

 Stetson in the News: June 21-27, 2024 - Stetson Today 

April 2024 - Grocery Shopii Investment

 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/grocery-shopii-teams-stetson-universitys-190000814.html?.tsrc=fin-srch


 Stetson’s Hatter Angel Network Makes Another Student-Led investment: Grocery Shopii  - Stetson Today 

February 2024 - Streann Media - Our First Follow-On Investment

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/punzo_excited-to-announce-that-our-partner-hatter-activity-7160258182890614784-H6ti/ 

November 2023 - Streann Media

 Hatter Angel Network Invests in Innovative Miami Media Company - Stetson Today 

Orlando Business Journal Interview March 2023 - EVQLV

 Orlando Inno - Stetson University's Hatter Angel Network aims to expand (bizjournals.com) 

March 2023 - EVQLV

 https://www2.stetson.edu/today/2023/03/hatter-angel-network-invests-to-accelerate-growth-in-biotechnology/

September 2022 - Verdego Aero

 Stetson investment group takes high-tech plunge – EVOLVE Magazines Florida (evolve-success.com) 

August 2022 - Stetson Today

 Hatter Angels Network Takes Flight - Stetson Today 

July 2022 - Xendoo

 Students’ research leads to $400,000 in venture capital funding - The West Volusia Beacon (beacononlinenews.com) 

November 2021 - Mile Auto

 Orlando Inno - Stetson program teaches students how to be angel investors — and it may lead to investors signing checks (bizjournals.com) 


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