John Petote

Experience

Santa Barbara Angel Alliance

Founder

Santa Barbara Angel Alliance

Board Member

Pattern Computer

About

Achievements

Invested in over 100 start-up & early stage companies and various venture capital funds. Also have investments in multiple U.S. and International Real Estate partnerships.

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

Skills

Business Strategy Business Operations Introductions Hiring

What I'm Looking For

Preferably SaaS and Internet Marketing business models.

To invest in private companies that were started by a proven founding team and have previously provided significant returns for early stage investors.

Describe what you're looking for in a company.

Locations

Santa Barbara Los Angeles San Diego Silicon Valley Seattle Pittsburgh New York City Massachusetts Hawaii

Q&A

What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

Mastering the Rockefeller Habits

What's your favorite non-business book?

Illusions by Richard Bach

If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

Exploring outer space.

What words of advice would you give your younger self?

Put your priorities on (in order): Health; Family; Friends; Fun; & Finances. Associate with those that you trust. Uncover the aptitudes (i.e. natural abilities) that you were born with and match them with something you are most passionate about.

John Petote

Angel Investor Founder, Santa Barbara Angel Alliance

Invested in over 100 start-up & early stage companies and various venture capital funds. Also have investments in multiple U.S. and International Real Estate partnerships.

Preferably SaaS and Internet Marketing business models. To invest in private companies that were started by a proven founding team and have previously provided significant returns for early stage investors.

Angel Investor
Founder, Santa Barbara Angel Alliance

Preferably SaaS and Internet Marketing business models.

To invest in private companies that were started by a proven founding team and have previously provided significant returns for early stage investors.