From Side Eyes to Head Nods: Getting the Right Reaction to Your Traction
Traction is important to any startup. It can be used to show that your problem is actually something your customers care about or that...
The Exercise of Fundraising: Understanding the VC Dumbbell
Business plan, check. Early traction, check. Happy customers, check. Financial model, check. Pitch deck, check. Investment, not so fast....
Size Matters: How to Properly Calculate the Size of Your Market
"How big is your market?" It's a common question from investors, after all, it's one of the most important evaluation criteria for an...
Mo Money Mo Problems: Why a High Valuation in Your Seed Round Might Not Be the Best
So you have started your business, acquired some customers, and now it's time go raise your first round of money from investors. This is...
Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls: Developing a Go-To-Market Strategy
If you're at home and you want a drink of water, what do you do? If you're like most people, you grab a glass, walk over to the nearest...
Exit the Matrix: Moving the Competition Grid to the Graveyard
I have seen thousands of pitch decks and all of them have at least one slide on competition. Unfortunately most startups use this slide...






