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How to find startup ideas

Where do startup ideas come from? Is there a process? How does one even conceive of a startup idea? More importantly, how do you assess it?

Posted by Shaun Gold | February 2, 2025

Evaluating competition as a VC

Venture capital is in the business of disruption. Naturally, the job of an investor necessarily includes evaluating how new startups will compete with existing incumbents. Learn how VCs think about competition in an uncertain environment.

Posted by Shaun Gold | January 29, 2025

How to validate your startup idea - 7 methods explained

Market validation is the process of determining if there’s a need for your product in your target market. In this post, we break down 6 methodologies that will help you validate your startup idea and the market you want to address.

Posted by Shaun Gold | January 8, 2025

The Stages of Startup Funding: From Pre-Seed to IPO

As a founder who is going to be raising capital, it is essential to know what stage your company is in. This post covers all funding stages from boostrapping and pre-seed to seed, Series A series B, and late-stage.

Posted by Shaun Gold | January 6, 2025

Series A explained

This article aims to help you understand everything you need to know about the series A stage: stage, check size, criteria, and more.

Posted by Shaun Gold | January 5, 2025

The top of the top VC firms

Everyone loves a good ranking. Here, you will find the top VC firms ranked by AUM, unicorn count, exit ratio, reply to cold outreach, and more.

Posted by Shaun Gold | December 20, 2024

Top 20 podcasts for founders and investors

There has never been more resources available for founders, VCs, and those with a genuine interest in the world of startups and funding. Here are the top 20 podcasts we recommend for those looking to level up their knowledge and expertise.

Posted by Shaun Gold | November 26, 2024

Sweat equity for beginners

"Sweat equity" designates a stake in a company acquired by an employee, a contractor, or an advisor in lieu of cash. So when you hear about "ESOP" or "advisory shares", they are all a type of sweat equity.

Posted by Shaun Gold | November 7, 2024

Advisory Shares: A Guide for Startup Founders

In the tech startup sphere, advisory shares are a double-edged sword. Let's venture into the realm of startup advisory shares, addressing the whys, whos, and how muchs.

Posted by Shaun Gold | October 27, 2024