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The Gap No One Talks About: Why Most Startups Don't Fail Because They Can't Raise Capital

The Gap No One Talks About: Why Most Startups Don't Fail Because They Can't Raise Capital

"Fundraising isn't the finish line. It's the starting gun."

Jul 16, 2026
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Forged, Not Born: The Making of a Great Founder

Forged, Not Born: The Making of a Great Founder

I wanted to write a post about the DNA of great founders but realized the use of the term DNA is inapposite. A great founder is not born. One may be more or less pre-disposed, sure. Ultimately a truly great founder is a desired destination that takes a journey to reach.

Jun 27, 2026
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Your First Hire Shouldn't Fill a Role. It Should Remove a Bottleneck.

Your First Hire Shouldn't Fill a Role. It Should Remove a Bottleneck.

How early-stage founders make the highest-ROI hiring decision.

Jun 26, 2026
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