S03E16 - Peter Cowley - Public Success, Private Grief

Peter Cowley is one of Europe’s best-known angel investors and active supporters of entrepreneurship. He studied computer science at Cambridge and founded his first company in 1984.

Since then, he’s launched no less than 12 companies, some of which he exited from successfully, some of which failed, and one that is still going over 40 years later.

As one of the UK’s most successful business angels, he’s invested in 76 technology companies, and his book, The Invested Investor, is widely recognised as the business bible for the startup and entrepreneur communities.

But behind his incredible success are a series of dreadful experiences in his private life.

A personal battle with alcoholism, the loss of close family members and tragically, the death by suicide of two of his children.

Sadly, Peter is currently battling Stage 4 cancer and has just published what he expects to be his last book, Public Success, Private Grief, in which he documents his journey, both business and personal.

Peter still has an immense passion for the entrepreneurial community. During our conversation, he offered invaluable advice and insight to anyone building a business or planning to start their journey.

He also details the challenges he’s faced and how he’s managed to keep going despite unfathomable life experiences.

A truly inspiring man and I was honoured to speak with him and share the conversation with you.

Links:

Peter Cowley

Public Success Private Grief: The extraordinary life of an angel investor, cancer patient and dad

Project Cancer — Peter Cowley

Papyrus

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13019244/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alancapital/

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