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Sharing the decks we used to raise a $16M Series A with a16z
How We Raised a $16M Series A with a16z: Pitch and Data Decks You Can Use Last year, after a year of building and validating our startup, we reached a…
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Retired and family is coming out of the woodwork…
Retired at 50: Managing Boundaries with Extended Family Planning an early retirement can be a major life milestone, but it can also bring unexpected requests from relatives. If you’ve shared…
Posted inInternet Domains
Pricing advice – half billion+$ company wants a domain I have
Domain Valuation Dilemma: How Should a Half-Billion-Dollar Company Value a Domain I Own? A large company recently completed what they describe as an “affiliation” and expressed interest in acquiring a…
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I’m a Serial Founder. Here’s how I come up with Business Ideas. .
Title: Serial Entrepreneurship: A Practical Framework for Generating and Validating Business Ideas Introduction A longtime founder and former teacher shares a hands-on, battle-tested approach to generating, researching, and validating startup…
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Found Out I’m Set to Inherit $70+ Million. Somewhat Lost, What Should I Expect?
Title: Inheriting Over $70 Million: How to Prepare for the Next Steps and Protect Your Future A recent turn of events has brought a major life change: discovering that I…
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Design can make or break your startup, change my mind.
Design can be a deal maker for startups — persuade me otherwise Summary: A provocative take on how visual identity influences business growth, illustrated with a real-world example. The post…
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Looking for a brand designer who understands brand building, commercial effectiveness AND aesthetics (Project / Ongoing)
Brand Designer for Brand Building, Commercial Impact, and Aesthetics (Project / Ongoing) This is not a logo design gig. We’re seeking an experienced graphic designer who can manage complex branding…
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My perfect domain name is available, but most social handles are taken. Advice please.
How to Choose a Consistent Online Brand When Your Domain Is Available but Social Handles Are Not Overview A common digital branding dilemma: the perfect domain name is available, but…
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Reasonable salary for CEO of startup that has raised $2-3M?
Reasonable CEO Salary for a Startup That Raised $2–3 Million Seeking guidance on appropriate compensation, with context from past discussions about CEO pay following fundraising. Question: Based on a startup…
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Y Combinator alum just shared some super helpful info on how startups can automate their business processes like large companies do (but without the associated costs)
Title: How Startups Can Automate Business Processes Like Big Corporations—Without the Big-Cost Barrier A recent discussion from a Y Combinator alum highlights practical, affordable paths for startups to automate their…