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Why Most Startup Failures Aren't Actually Failures

Three companies raised millions and solved real problems, but still shut down. After 200+ investments, here's why startups actually fail - and why it has nothing to do with founder talent.
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Are concentrated portfolios outdated?

The old VC playbook said concentrate your bets. But investor competition changed everything. Here's why diversification is now your best shot at 10,000x returns.

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Why following big-name VCs doesn't actually work (unless it's later than you think)

Co-investing with a16z or Sequoia in seed rounds won't predict success. But in late-stage rounds? The data tells a different story. Here's when VC signal actually matters.

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How to Win in Competitive Markets as an Early-Stage Founder

Early-stage founders: thrive in crowded markets with counter-positioning, real unique advantages, and focused execution to outthink incumbents and grow faster.

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Fundraising Starter Pack

Is Your Company VC-Backable?

If you’re not getting interest from VCs, this could be the reason.
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Phase 1: Preparing

Part 1 of a 3-part breaking down exactly how fundraising works.
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A VC’s Timeline

A wildly un-sexy but important detail that could mess everything up.
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Your First Call

You’re nervous, they’re skeptical... this is gonna be fun!
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Validating the Problem

Oh, you’re solving a huge problem?
Prove it.
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Raising from Angel Investors

Actually, you don’t have to raise from a bunch of stuffy VCs.
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More fundraising knowledge, pls.

Events

We host events online and IRL all the time.

Most are free. All are awesome.

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Uncapped Notes

Nothing personal buuuuut.... most slide titles are just straight-up awful.

Founders need to design their pitch decks to be skimmable, and good slide titles can make a massive difference.
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Second Opinion

Thirty five seconds.

That’s how long most investors spend looking at a pitch deck for the first time.

Here’s how to win their attention in under a minute.
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Pitch Hustle Fund

We invest in hilariously early companies

Hustle Fund is an early-stage VC fund that believes great founders look like anyone and come from anywhere.

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