Member Testimonials

Central Texas Angel Network

Justin Garcia

Justin Garcia - Member Since 2025

“As a new investor, joining CTAN has been the biggest reason I’ve felt confident diving into angel investing. From day one, the members welcomed me with open arms, offered mentorship, and encouraged me to grow, starting with hands-on experience on a deal team during due diligence. That opportunity helped me understand the ins and outs of angel investing right from the start.


Another standout benefit of this organization is the incredible network. I’m constantly impressed by the members’ business acumen and investment expertise. Learning alongside professionals of this caliber is a rare and valuable experience. If you’re even slightly curious about angel investing, I can’t recommend this group enough.”

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Laurie Cercone - Member Since 2017

“I value the connections and friendships I have made with many of the CTAN members, both recent and long-standing members, who are committed to foster investment and mentorship to further entrepreneurship and innovation.


CTAN has given me the knowledge, confidence and support to start angel investing, providing a structured, collaborative diligence process for investing as well as an option of a sidecar fund to gain a diversified portfolio of the strongest vetted companies.”

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Rick Timmins - Member Since 2011

“The Central Texas Angel Network has allowed me to become a successful angel investor. I make this comment because of the significant training and mentoring provided to me when I first joined CTAN in 2011, the excellent deal flow and the due diligence on companies performed by members in which I have invested in because of my attendance at CTAN events. It has also allowed me to get involved in the Austin entrepreneurial community by working with and mentoring many start-up founders. I have built many personal and lasting friendships because of my involvement with CTAN and its members.”

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Joseph Liu - Member Since 2015

"CTAN's dedication to sourcing high-quality investment opportunities, coupled with its professionalism and commitment to transparency, makes CTAN a standout choice for investors looking to engage meaningfully in the startup ecosystem. I wholeheartedly recommend CTAN to fellow investors seeking a well-managed and fruitful investment experience. Beyond the investment transactions, CTAN actively fosters a sense of community among its investors. Networking events and forums provide valuable opportunities to connect with fellow investors, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. This collaborative environment facilitates knowledge-sharing and potential co-investment opportunities."

Melissa Crimmins

Melissa Crimmins - Member Since 2024

"I joined CTAN because of its reputation for data-driven investing and high returns, and it continues to exceed my expectations. The knowledge transfer that happens inside this network is an incredible asset, and watching seasoned investors conduct diligence in real time is an education in itself. I've made better decisions and avoided mistakes because of what I've absorbed from members who've seen it all. I've also come to appreciate that writing checks is only part of what CTAN does. CTAN actively supports the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem in ways that create real, lasting value for founders, for customers and employees, and ultimately for the portfolio. It has done a great deal for my growth as an individual and an investor."