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Down Rounds and Recaps Part 4 – Navigating the Startup Recap
Welcome to part four of our series on down rounds and recaps: * Part 1: A Guide to Down Rounds and
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Funding
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Down Rounds and Recaps Part 3 – A Deep Dive into Down Rounds
Welcome to part three of our series on down rounds and recaps: * Part 1: A Guide to Down Rounds and
Funding
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Down Rounds and Recaps Part 2 – Managing Your Key Stakeholders
Welcome to part two of our series on down rounds and recaps: * Part 1: A Guide to Down Rounds and
Down Rounds and Recaps Part 1 — What, Why, When
Welcome to part one of our series on down rounds and recaps: * Part 1: A Guide to Down Rounds and
Staying True to Your Values: Learning from Substack's Crowdfunding Decision
Exploring the consequences of prioritizing short-term gains over long-term trust and transparency in the startup world, as illustrated by Substack's recent fundraising approach.
From DTC to AI: Lessons in Navigating Business Model Shifts
The explosion of AI over the past six months is just the start. This innovation will shake the very foundations of many business models in the coming decade.
The Ripple Effects of SVB's Failure: Navigating the New Normal for Startup Funding
Stay in control of your startup. Stay focused on investing in profitable, scalable growth. Extend your runway as much as possible, staying default investable if possible, but always with a path to default alive.
Funding
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Mass Extinction Event for Startups? Are You Default Investable or Default Alive?
For many startups, the next 12 months will be challenging. Default Investable or Default Alive. Know which path you are
Growth
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The Pivot – 2 Traps You Must Avoid
Your startup journey will be filled with dead ends, false starts, and long treks down the wrong path. When it’
Don’t Be The Hound. Pick Up Your Head.
The dog on the left is a Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound. As you can see, it’s a very serious-looking
Growth
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Lighten Up, Speed Up
In the chaos and frenzy of building a startup, there are plenty of places where you need to slow down
Funding
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Don't Trade Valuation For Structure
2023 is going to be another challenging year for many founders. The pullback by investors will continue, leaving the potential