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Startup Digest

Angel Investor

July 22, 2016

Dear all,

This news week was dominated by the letter from technology leaders on Trump's candidacy for President and the 24/7 CNN The Republican National Convention coverage here at our office.

I love America; I don't see any crises, only a few challenges that I know this great country can overcome. Angel Investors have a critical role creating new jobs and making "America great again", even more, important than who is occupying the chair at the White House at any given point. Next week the Hillary campaign will dominate, and we will keep the live streaming going.

Please send me any ideas, feeds, events and other content that you think is relevant for our investors.

Have a great weekend and keep on investing!

Angel Investor Startup Digest is curated by:
Berg Moe

Berg Moe - Idea Gardener

Contact Berg Moe at berg.moe@startupdigestmail.com

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