The silent plodding of human ambition is a constant. Some call it greed or avarice. Some hail it as the wind in the sails of capitalism. But whether it is moral or not is independent of its danger. It blinds us to what matters. Its amnesia-like influence hides the...
Venture debt is a valuable tool that founders can use to grow their companies, and with more flexibility in repayment terms than traditional lenders, founders shouldn’t shy away just because it’s debt. Mainly used in conjunction with equity financing,...
We believe that SAFE notes are bad for investors, founders, and the startup ecosystem. They are designed for early-stage venture funds to simplify the investment process and sideline the super-early-stage angels and friends and family that so often help get companies...
In today's environment, participants in the venture capital and startup ecosystem are becoming more focused on capital efficiency, revenue, valuations, and what the true purpose of investing in innovation is. Fortunately, we've been thinking, discussing, and writing...
Reciprocity and trust are the two most important building blocks in any business relationship. This is no different in venture investing, and even more important in this space as a result of the length of time a founder works with investors until a meaningful exit...
Cities around the Gulf Coast have emerged as robust tech ecosystems, and centers for venture funding. While these ecosystems began developing over the past few years, the pandemic only accelerated the migration of professionals from tech centers like New York and the...
Building a successful B2B startup pushes a founder to the edge… but in today’s model of work/life balance burnout does not need to be the case. A founder can attain balance in building a successful company and have a meaningful life by remembering key fundamentals we...
Start with the customer - There is no greater task for a B2B software founder than to know the customer using and benefiting from their product. Branding, scaling, growing, team, culture… there are thousands of things to think about when growing a B2B...
