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Thinking of raising venture capital? Beware of the risks that come with it. Learn about overstated promises, confusing jargon, and the pressure for returns.
Investment Fundraising Venture Capital
The Dark Side of Venture Capital: Five Things Startups Need to Know

Thinking of raising venture capital? Beware of the risks that come with it. Learn about overstated promises, confusing jargon, and the pressure for re...

Ever wonder what VCs do all day? We dive into their daily responsibilities, from deal sourcing and due diligence to portfolio support, and see how little time is spent on cold emails.
Investment Venture Capital
How Venture Capitalists Really Spend Their Time

Ever wonder what VCs do all day? We dive into their daily responsibilities, from deal sourcing and due diligence to portfolio support, and see how lit...

Learn how VC fund management operates, including capital calls, the J-curve, and portfolio strategies, in this beginner friendly guide.
Investment Venture Capital
Fund Management in Venture Capital: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn how VC fund management operates, including capital calls, the J-curve, and portfolio strategies, in this beginner friendly guide.

Thinking about starting a Delaware C-Corp? Learn about the real costs and challenges that come with maintaining this business structure, especially without revenue or funding.
Admin Entrepreneurship
The True Cost of Running a Delaware C-Corp: What Founders Need to Know

Thinking about starting a Delaware C-Corp? Learn about the real costs and challenges that come with maintaining this business structure, especially wi...

The Metaverse was supposed to be the future, but nobody knew what it was. Read why the hype fizzled out in this post.
Social Media Hype
WTF Happened to the Metaverse?

The Metaverse was supposed to be the future, but nobody knew what it was. Read why the hype fizzled out in this post.

Understand the key differences between Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists. Our guide helps you find the right investor type for your startup's current stage.
Investment Fundraising Venture Capital
A Guide to Investor Types - From Business Angels to Private Equity.

Understand the key differences between Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists. Our guide helps you find the right investor type for your startup's cu...

SEO hacks might promise quick results, but they won’t last. Learn why real SEO takes time and why you can’t cheat the system.
Content Marketing SEO
Stop Trying to Hack SEO

SEO hacks might promise quick results, but they won’t last. Learn why real SEO takes time and why you can’t cheat the system.

Angel investing seems glamorous, but the harsh realities are often left unsaid. Learn why you should think twice before investing in startups.
Investment Entrepreneurship
Think Twice Before You Invest in Startups – Hard Truths for Aspiring Angel Investors.

Angel investing seems glamorous, but the harsh realities are often left unsaid. Learn why you should think twice before investing in startups.

In 2024, building an audience from scratch is harder than ever. This post explores why it's so difficult and what strategies you can use to successfully grow.
Entrepreneurship
Growing an Audience in 2024: Is It Like Growing Potatoes on Mars?

In 2024, building an audience from scratch is harder than ever. This post explores why it's so difficult and what strategies you can use to successful...