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5 Reasons Your Fundraise Isn’t Going Well
You’ve had many convos but no bites. Here's why (and how to fix it)!
Non-Horror Story Lessons from Pitching VCs
Over the last week, I’ve enjoyed reading some of the different VC horror stories sparked by Greg Isenberg’s tweet. There’s…
The Backend-Loaded Nature of Startup Value Creation
Recently, I saw a headline in The Wall Street Journal that said, “$3.6 Million an Hour and Other Ways to…
Seven Reasons SaaS Valuations Are Crumbling in the Age of AI
One of the most talked-about trends right now is the rapid decline in software-as-a-service valuations. Public markets in the sector…
The Real Threat to SaaS Valuations Isn’t AI—It’s a Million New Startups
Software-as-a-service valuations have been in the doldrums for several years. After the peak hype of 2020–2021 and the COVID-fueled pull-forward…
Simple Fundraising Formulas Every Founder Should Know
2 back-of-the-napkin calculations to make before you raise!
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,…
The Preemptive Funding Offer
Last week, I caught up with an entrepreneur, and we discussed a preemptive funding offer. The startup is thriving, growing…
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…