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Build with Conviction
Great companies aren’t built on hype — they’re built on clarity, conviction, and courage. This space is for those who are starting from zero, or starting again with purpose. Here I share frameworks, lessons, and real-world insights to help you build ventures that endure — not just in profit, but in meaning.
Spotting Opportunities: How Changes in Technology and Society Fuel New Startups
The startup landscape is constantly evolving, and some of the most successful ventures emerge when founders recognize shifts in...
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Why Some 'Boring' Ideas Are the Best: How Overlooked Problems Can Be Startup Gold
In the startup world, many founders are drawn to exciting, trendy ideas like social apps, AI-driven platforms, or virtual reality...
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Evaluating Startup Ideas: 10 Key Questions Every Founder Should Ask
As a founder, choosing the right startup idea is one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make. Some ideas sound groundbreaking but lack...
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Avoiding Startup Pitfalls: Common Mistakes Founders Make and How to Overcome Them
When it comes to launching a successful startup, understanding what not  to do can be just as important as knowing the right steps to...
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From Idea to Execution: Why Founder-Market Fit is Essential for Startup Success
As an angel investor and former founder, I've learned a critical truth: a great idea alone isn’t enough for startup success. The real...
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The Big Day: Preparing for Your Startup’s IPO
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is often seen as the pinnacle of startup success—a moment when a private company steps into the public...
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Convertible Notes vs. SAFEs: Choosing the Right Funding Agreement
When it comes to raising early-stage funding, convertible notes and SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) have become popular tools...
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How TAM, ARR, and Valuation Shape Investor Decisions
For founders seeking investment, understanding the metrics that shape investor decisions is crucial. Total Addressable Market (TAM),...
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Beyond Revenue: Understanding Profitability and Long-Term Financial Health
In the startup world, it’s easy to get fixated on revenue. After all, a growing revenue stream is a promising sign of success. But...
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Navigating Funding Rounds: From Seed to Series C and Beyond
For most startups, fundraising is a multi-stage journey that fuels growth and defines the company’s trajectory. Each funding...
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The Burn Rate Balancing Act: How to Spend Strategically for Startup Success
For any startup founder, managing cash flow is critical, and one key metric that deserves close attention is the burn rate. The burn...
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Venture Capital, Angel Investors, and Bootstrapping: Which Funding Path is Right for You?
Funding is one of the biggest decisions entrepreneurs face. Each funding path comes with its own set of trade-offs that can shape a...
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Understanding Product-Market Fit: Why It’s the First Major Milestone
In the startup world, achieving product-market fit (PMF) is often the first critical milestone on the path to success. It’s that elusive...
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From Idea to Product: Crafting an MVP That Actually Works
When I started as an investor, one of the most common mistakes I saw among new founders was their approach to building a Minimum Viable...
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Breaking Down Startup Jargon: Essential Terms Every New Founder Should Know
Navigating the startup world can feel like learning a new language. I remember this well from my first venture, a community website I...
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The Science of Scaling: How to Grow Your Startup Without Losing Control
Scaling a startup is an exciting but challenging phase. It’s the point where your product or service has traction, and demand is rising....
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Funding the Dream: How to Secure Early-Stage Investment and What to Do Next
Raising early-stage investment is a major milestone for any startup. It’s not only a financial boost but a gateway to mentorship,...
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Building a Billion-Dollar Company: The Essential Ingredients
Building a billion-dollar company isn’t about luck; it’s about getting the fundamentals right. Over the years, I’ve observed key elements...
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The Art of Pivoting: How to Know When It’s Time to Change Direction
In the startup world, one of the most challenging decisions founders face is knowing when to pivot. Pivoting isn’t just about adjusting a...
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Moving Fast and Breaking Things: The Path to Accelerated Growth
One thing I’ve come to appreciate as an investor is the impact of speed in the early stages of a startup. Speed isn’t just about pushing...
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