Tag: Investing

Navigating the Storm: The Future of Startups Amidst Economic Shifts

Reality In the ever-turbulent sea of the startup ecosystem, the past few months have witnessed significant upheavals. The implosion of Silicon Valley Bank has sent ripples throughout the industry, forcing a reassessment of risk and investment strategies. Despite these challenges, there’s a silver lining for those ready to adapt. The startup world is in a…
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Unmasking the Gervais Principle in Silicon Valley’s Million-Dollar Failures

Breaking the Startup System I was on LinkedIn and I saw the following comment from Rick Brimacomb a seasoned investor. The startup system is broken! 87 startups that raised at least $10 million have shut down so far in 2023. If $1MM can’t take you to profitability, then no amount will. Then there was a…
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The Risks of Proceeding Without Smart Founders™: A Founder’s Dilemma

Imagine you’re about to saw through a pile of wood. When do you want to sharpen the blade? Sooner or later? Maybe if we sharpened the blade this would go faster and have better results. With so much competition for capital it’s hard to get attention for your project. FACT As an ambitious founder, embarking…
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