Alamo Angels opened their 2026 event calendar on January 21st with two high-conviction early-stage investment opportunities, along with a pre-event fireside chat featuring investors Lara August (Founder & CEO of Robot Creative) and Sheridan Chambers. The couple, both active Alamo Angels members, sat down for a candid conversation about how they approach their angel investment decisions together. The conversation was moderated by Jenifer Brown (Alamo Angels Board Member, Advisory Member at the Women’s Institute, Sendero Wealth Management).
During the session, August and Chambers explored how they evaluate early-stage companies, navigate joint decision-making and move from initial interest to strong conviction. They also reflected on hard-earned lessons that have fundamentally shaped how they approach angel investing today.
About Alamo Angels
Alamo Angels is one of Texas’s most active angel investor networks, committed to fueling early-stage innovation and building a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem across San Antonio and Texas. Since their founding, they have grown from 32 to over 140 accredited investors and deployed more than $7 million across 50+ startups
About Lara August
Lara August is the founder and CEO of Robot Creative. An expert in branding and marketing, she has developed marketing and growth plans for more than 100 businesses. Her achievements have earned her recognition as “Innovator” from the National Association of Women Business Owners, Young Entrepreneur of the Year from the Small Business Association, an Outstanding New Business Leader by the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and San Antonio’s “40 under 40.”
About Sheridan Chambers
Sheridan Chambers is a seasoned entrepreneur, technology executive, and angel investor with decades of experience building, scaling, and driving strategic growth in tech and cybersecurity. His career includes founding and leading multiple successful enterprises, including a cybersecurity consulting firm and strategic roles where he led integration and long-term planning at scale.
