#119 – How can founders, angel investors, and mentors create value: Simon Baker, CAV Investment Group

<p><b>Simon Baker</b> is passionate about big ambitions and high growth – and he has built a portfolio with companies from all around the world to see that first-hand.</p><p>Simon is not only an Australian serial investor and an expert in the global proptech industry. He&apos;s also the <em>chairman of the CAV Investment Group</em>, a private investment fund that invested in Viva Real when I was running it.</p><p>The fund focuses on startups with a global mindset, but still in their early stages. And Simon makes it clear that his team wants to be hands-on, adding value to the business as it goes, from funding to human resources and strategic guidance.</p><p><em>Today, Simon and I talk about:</em></p><ul><li>How you should approach investors, and how should angel investors create value for the founders they invest in;</li><li>What common mistakes Simon sees early-stage founders make, and the importance of clarity, simplicity, and doubling down on what you&apos;re doing well in product and sales;</li><li>Why you should reach out and have tough conversations with mentors and advisors, and how to keep one role, one focus as a CEO and in your startup&apos;s team while testing out new initiatives.</li></ul><p>Hey, <a href='https://www.latitud.com/pt/programs/explore'>apply to be a fellow</a>, <a href='https://go.latitud.com/'>open your startup</a> or <a href='https://updates.latitud.com/newsletter'>sign up for our newsletter</a>.<br/>Follow us on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/school/latitudlatam'>Linkedin</a> / <a href='https://twitter.com/latitudlatam'>Twitter</a> / <a href='https://www.instagram.com/latitudlatam'>Instagram</a> / <a href='https://www.latitud.com/en/podcast'>Podcast</a>. </p>