Pitching to VCs as a deep-tech founder means crafting a precise story. Andrew Dai, co-founder and CEO of Elorian shares his tips for pitching to non-technical...
Building an AI startup is one thing. Raising one of the largest seed rounds of the year before launching a product is something else entirely. In...
Down rounds carry a stigma, but they’re not always the end of a startup’s story. Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures shares an example of a company...
Do you fit into one of the trendiest founder archetypes? Fundraising has always been competitive, but today’s market is especially tough for first-time founders. In the...
This week on Build Mode, we’re diving back into the archives for a special best-of episode all about startup mistakes, hard-earned lessons, and the decisions founders...
“It works!” This surprise breakthrough led to @geckomaterials launching, and eventually landing customers like Apple, Ford, and General Motors with its especially adhesive product. Listen to...
What’s the secret to a 36-hour pre-seed round? Always take that networking opportunity. Listen to the full episode of Build Mode to hear how founder and...
As a founder or any team builder, diversity is best built at the start. As Taskrabbit founder Leah Solivan learned, procrastination leads to weaker teams and...
For women entering the founding and startup ecosystem, Taskrabbit founder Leah Solivan has a wealth of insights, especially on why you shouldn’t hold yourself back. Listen...
Don’t think of coaching as a solution to a problem. Instead, as Trimergence strategic advisor Ian Schmidt notes, think of it as a way to grow...