Very good points, especially about timing / stage of life. > track record of success This is another factor - I didn't work at Facebook or Google and am not a

Very good points, especially about timing / stage of life. > track record of success This is another factor - I didn't work at Facebook or Google and am not a member of the Bank of Mom & Dad, so if I got into investing I'd want to have enough extra time and money built up that I could participate in (or lead) the round and get a number of others involved, rather than being a candidate/applicant asking for funds and help - I'd want to be active in it. Great points, thanks for sharing!