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Ep 68 – Pitch Perfect: Using Fluid Thinking for Dynamic Decks
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Founder Alert! How Not to Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
The first time it happened was with a founder in ocean technology. The second time, it was a...
Ep 67 – Are SAFEs Really Safe? A Primer on Startup Funding and Valuation
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Monetization: When the Rubber Hits the Road
I once talked to a founder who had developed a revolutionary water purification technology that was...
Ep 66 – The Founder’s Guide to Convertible Notes
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The Tail That Wags the Dog: The Hidden Power of Pricing
A founder called me recently, upset about how a “small” detail had upended an important client deal...
Ep 65 – Unlocking Funding With Financial Acumen
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Your Funding Decision IS Your Payday Decision: Play to Win
I talked to a founder recently who’d had a successful exit, when she made an offhand comment: “I’ll...
Ep 64 – Charging Ahead! Unexpected Paths to Market Success
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The Unsung Hero of Great Financial Models
I’ve often wondered why founders struggle so much to explain and defend their startup’s financial...
Ep 63 – Made for Medtech: The Essential Fundraising Guide
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