Founder-centric insights and practical guidance on fundraising, investor relations, and startup growth.
Most founders avoid talking about competitors. Smart ones use competitor analysis to show clarity, positioning, and confidence. Here’s how to do it right.
You’ve got initial users. Learn how to build a customer success engine that drives retention, advocacy, and investor momentum.
Don’t wait until Series A. Learn how to set up a board that gives you leverage, insight, and credibility, without slowing you down.
A well-built dataroom sends a strong signal. Here’s how to set up an investor-ready dataroom at the pre-seed stage without overengineering it.
Hiring your first employee is a major milestone. Here’s how to time it, structure it, and avoid common mistakes that early founders make.
No revenue yet? No problem. Learn how to choose and present early milestones that give investors clarity and confidence in your execution.
Wondering what to raise in your pre‑seed round? Here’s a founder’s guide to raising just enough right-sizing your capital for smart, focused momentum.
Pitch deck falling flat? Here’s how to fix the 8 most common mistakes pre‑seed founders make, without overthinking or overbuilding.
Wondering how to show traction before your pre-seed raise? Here’s your playbook to signal real investor interest without needing revenue or hype.