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Kathryn O'Day

Simple Fundraising Formulas Every Founder Should Know

2 back-of-the-napkin calculations to make before you raise!

Sep 30, 2025 · 6 min read
Kathryn O'Day

The Big Beautiful Bill and What It Means for Startups

What if your next exit could be 50% bigger, 2 years faster, and (mostly) tax-free?

Sep 16, 2025 · 3 min read
David Cummings

When Competitors Raise Large Rounds

Last week, I was talking to an entrepreneur who is building a new business. The company has some decent traction,…

Aug 30, 2025 · 4 min read
Kathryn O'Day

5 Bad Reasons Founders Raise Money

Should you raise capital for your startup? Here's 5 traps to watch out for!

Aug 26, 2025 · 6 min read
David Cummings

Customer Value Financing Part 2

Last week I was talking with an entrepreneur about financing options and the current fundraising climate. One of the topics…

Aug 23, 2025 · 3 min read
A.T. Gimbel

What Assumptions Matter in Forecasting your Business

I was speaking with a couple entrepreneurs recently about their financial modeling as they were trying to forecast what their…

Jun 19, 2025 · 3 min read
David Cummings

The Preemptive Funding Offer

Last week, I caught up with an entrepreneur, and we discussed a preemptive funding offer. The startup is thriving, growing…

May 24, 2025 · 2 min read
A.T. Gimbel

What you can learn from a VC’s term sheet

I have spoken with several entrepreneurs recently who were going through the term sheet process of fundraising. As I have…

May 22, 2025 · 3 min read
David Cummings

Matching Funding with Entrepreneur Ambitions

Last week, I caught up with an entrepreneur who shared an update on his company’s progress. The business has been…

May 17, 2025 · 2 min read
David Cummings

Entrepreneurs Selling Equity in a Financing Round

Last week, I caught up with an entrepreneur who shared his plans to raise a round of capital. Toward the…

Apr 12, 2025 · 2 min read