How to Predict an Angel Group’s Outcomes

How to Predict an Angel Group’s Outcomes VC firms won’t disappear.  Angel groups still might. I am on a lot of pitch event email lists.  One I recently received contained the following message about how founders can be successful with their raises: The difference...

Capital Raised vs. Wealth Created

Capital Raised vs. Wealth Created: The Question Every Startup Ecosystem Should Ask The startup ecosystem loves numbers. Millions raised. Rounds closed. Pitch events attended. Accelerators completed. Founder coaching sessions delivered. Mentor introductions made....

Managing Your Team for Success

Managing Your Team for Success Managing a startup team isn’t just about delegating tasks; it’s about steering a fast-moving ship through highly unpredictable waters. To secure that championship win and scale successfully, you have to balance aggressive...

TeamDNA™ Enhancing Your Team Journey

TeamDNA™ Enhancing Your Team Journey TeamDNA™ is designed to deliver value at multiple points in a startup’s journey—not just at launch. Here are other ways that TeamDNA™ can enhance decision-making and support at key milestones: At Application Provide a structured...

TeamDNA™ Built by Solvers

TeamDNA™ Built by Solvers The Origins of TeamDNA™ TeamDNA™ was built by Solvers—people who look at a messy human problem and think, “We can make this better if we understand it deeply enough.”Solvers are driven by sincerity—the belief that good intentions, systematic...

The Incredible Disappearing sub-$5MM Round

The Incredible Disappearing sub-$5MM Round The facts are clear: Sub-$5M rounds, once the majority of U.S. VC deals (over 70% a decade ago), have now fallen to less than half that share. Multi-stage funds are crowding out traditional seed investors by offering larger...