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The Definitive Startup Glossary: 210 Words Every Founder Should Know
The Definitive Startup Glossary: 210 Words Every Founder Should Know

If you want to be a successful founder, you should understand how everyone in the startup ecosystem talks. This is precisely why we created the most comprehensive startup glossary for founders available anywhere.

By Shaun Gold| September 27, 2024
Venture capital isn't for the poor
Venture capital isn't for the poor

This isn't another "eat the rich" post. Poor founders don't get funded. Let's look at the reasons why, and discuss actual solutions.

By Stéphane Nasser| June 26, 2024
Patents as a strategic tool for early-stage investments
Patents as a strategic tool for early-stage investments

A crucial part of tech investing, sometimes not given enough attention, is the role of patents. Patents protecting a startup’s unique ideas and products, while showing investors how innovative and strong a startup could be in the market.

By Nick Sgobba| May 20, 2024
VCs aren't your friends
VCs aren't your friends

As founder-friendly as VCs claim to be, they remain investment professionals. Many first-time founders are oblivious to this nuance, and are in for a rude awakening when they start their raise.

By Stéphane Nasser| May 15, 2024
How to prove Product-Market Fit to Investors
How to prove Product-Market Fit to Investors

Investors want to see Product-Market Fit. But how exactly do you prove that you have it? Here's the answer. 

By James White| April 7, 2024
How to negotiate a downround
How to negotiate a downround

With the market experiencing a sharp slowdown, many companies have to deal with a dark spot in their equity story: a lower valuation than the previous round. In this article, we look at how to deal with this delicate situation.

By Augustin de Cambourg| January 9, 2024
Top 10 Pitch Deck Mistakes to Avoid for Early Founders
Top 10 Pitch Deck Mistakes to Avoid for Early Founders

Your pitch deck is your main fundraising material. Yet it's often riddled with mistakes. We’ve identified the important and common pitfalls and, more importantly, how to sidestep them to ensure your deck isn’t just seen but remembered.

By Benjamin Debonne| December 31, 2023
Can you build your pitch deck with AI?
Can you build your pitch deck with AI?

Building a pitch deck sucks. Can we make it easier with AI? I tested 13 AI pitch deck builders for you, so you don't have to.

By Stéphane Nasser| December 19, 2023
"You're not VC fundable!" What it really means.

"Your project sounds cool, but I'm not sure it's VC fundable". If you're raising funds, you may have heard those words. It is important to understand what VC fundability is, why it's important, and how you can become VC fundable.

By Stéphane Nasser| September 5, 2023