Startup Phase: Funding
Relationships Over Transactions: When to Reach Out to Investors
A.T. Gimbel on why the best time to talk to an investor is before you need their money — and how to build a relationship, not just a pitch.
O Startup, Where Are Thou VC?
David Cummings unpacks why newly VC-backed startup formation is down sharply outside the Bay Area — and why overall entrepreneurship remains strong.
What Founders Need to Know About Raising Capital in 2026
Kathryn O’Day recaps her Women + Tech talk on what’s changed (and what hasn’t) about raising venture capital in 2026.
Summer Fruit: Watermelons or Grapes
A.T. Gimbel on the tradeoff between bootstrapping (owning an entire grape) and raising capital (owning a slice of a watermelon).
“Raising” Money Through Services
Thoughts on how to bring in revenue before you have a tech product
Where To Start When Building a Financial Model?
No financial model is perfect, but these tips can give you a better direction.
When To Raise a Lot, And When To Not
A.T. Gimbel shares his advice on how much money entrepreneurs should raise.
Valuations: What to Think About When Valuing Your Company
Term Sheets – What to Think About
Decoding Term Sheets: Unveiling the Path to Successful Investments