It’s a good question. Given the hype around Generative AI (like Chat GPT4) and Large Language Models (LLMs), I’m sure that most small...

TL;DR (it's a long article) If you were banking with SVB, you’ll have more gray hair than you did on Wednesday last week. If you weren’t,...

Consider your motivations Saba Karim (Techstars) had some really interesting insight into joining an accelerator. More precisely, why you...

TL;DR - Unless you can stomach high levels of risk and have loads of experience in early-stage investing, it's probably best to avoid...

Alex Wilhelm asks if there more creator startups than creators...? Good question. Everyone wants to be a 'creative' but the fact is that...

This is a bit of a diversion from my normal blog posts about capital raising and the challenges of starting a company. The main point for...

Understanding SAFEs, KISS's, and Convertible Notes.

Raising seed capital is hard, but you can do it if you are disciplined and give it proper focus.

Haje Jan Kams recently wrote on the TechCrunch website that the three most important slides in your pitch deck are traction, team, and...

This week our Friday Crib Sheet comes from an outfit we really respect - Atlanta Ventures. It's from 2018, but still absolutely relevant:...

Understanding the economics and internal drivers for VCs. This is a super-simplified infographic, but it's important for founders to...

I try to read good blogs as often as possible - this is an excellent post written originally by James Wilson at Silicon Valley Bank and...

They aren't 'secrets', but there are some things you need to know about the VC process. There's a lot that VCs won't tell you, not...

What is an investment memo, and why is it important for founders to understand it?

Learning another language is tough Capital raising is hard; it’s a lot of work, stressful, and time-consuming. As if that weren’t bad...

I mean, how many pitch decks do you REALLY need? It’s like asking, how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. Ask one expert, and...

Your pitch deck is not intended to raise capital, but you can’t raise capital without one. ??? The fact is, investment decisions are...