A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS Pulling together this primer was an exercise that exhibited qualities typical of the work of successful angels: cooperation, selflessness, expertise and excellence. Henry Vehovec, as the guiding and official leader of the National Angel Organization, and David Moorcroft, RBC Financial Group’s senior vice-president of Corporate Communications, spearheaded the book’s creation and made sure it came together. Chethan Lakshman, also from RBC, donated time and editorial skills to ensuring the copy flows. Martin Jones and the team at Advance Planning Communications smoothed many rough spots to make the piece better and Kathy Watt of Graphika is responsible for the project’s compelling design and layout. Finally, Tony Payne of Transcontinental O’Keefe Printing brought all these efforts together in the bound volume you now hold in your hands. In addition to all the authors and contributors who took the time to share their opinions and insights, Kerri-Lynn Hauck, Ian Campbell, Michael Brougham and Jamie Nelson served as scribes and note-takers during the sessions of the 2002 Angel Investor Summit – where seeds for much of this project were planted. We would also like to thank members of the NAO board of directors for their guidance and contribution: Alfred Apps, Ed Babineau, Ian Bandeen, Philip Belec, Bob Chaworth-Musters, Warren Dowd, David Glue, Bernard Hamel, Paul LaBarge, Andrew Wilkes. Dan Mothersill while wearing many hats including contributing author, NAO communications chair and board member, continued to prove that he is a connoisseur of all fine things, including writing and ideas. Last, and certainly not least, the ongoing work of Rob Henderson, general manager of the NAO, deserves special recognition for this project’s success – from conception to completion.
Henry Vehovec and Chethan Lakshman
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