Author: tremendousblog
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Most decks suck. Here’s how to get it right and raise millions of dollars… Bad decks all have the same problems. They’re vague. They’re wordy. Or both. Do the opposite. Be clear. Be brief. Here are some Do’s and Don’ts to follow… Do: Don’t: Wrap-Up This post may sound a…
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The median Seed stage startup is raising at $20 million pre-money. That’s too high for investors to make a decent return. High Prices at the Startup Store AngelList just came out with its wonderful The State of Venture Report H1 2025. It shows that the median Seed valuation is at…
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Two more kids killed. I’ve had it. Nothing done politically. Can technology stop this? We all know about the school shooting yesterday in Minneapolis. As usual, our political system seems unable or unwilling to do anything about it. I’m tired of waiting for these idiots. Let’s do something ourselves. Cover:…
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+ Art, Finance, Gun Control, Investing, Mass Shootings, Personal finance, Photography, Public Safety, Startups, Tech, Travel, Venture Capital+
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The level of accepted laziness in this business is just pathetic. I’m no Harry Stebbings. I don’t do 996. But day after day, I find myself shocked at the total lack of standards investors have for themselves. This laziness hurts startups. It also hurts investors, whose net worth (and reputation)…
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+ Angel Investing, Angel Investor, Business, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Investing, Money, Silicon Valley, Startup, Startups, Tech, VC, Venture Capital+
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Adapt or die. That’s why I’m changing my investment strategy. Check size doubling to $10k, no reserves. I’ve written 2 of them this week and hope to write many more. Here’s why I’m making this change… A Wake-Up Call Up until now, I’ve written $5,000 first checks and reserved $25,000…
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+ Angel Investing, Angel Investor, Finance, Investing, Money, Silicon Valley, Startups, Tech, VC, Venture Capital+
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Everyone tells angels not to invest more than they can afford to lose. I obey. Here’s why… “You no need-uh money? You no like-uh eat?” – Junior Soprano. What a Startup Is Worth Most startups aren’t worth a nickel. Sound harsh? Sure. But it’s true. The terminal value for most…
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“All the greats in business studied the greats in business.” Podcasts are a wonderful way to do it. Here are my favorites… This Week in Startups — My #1 most listened to podcast for several years running. If you’re a founder or investor, TWIST will tell you everything you need…
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The EU is about to backdoor encryption. Here’s how this could affect you, even if you’re American… What Is Chat Control? The EU is proposing to break encryption with a policy called Chat Control. Chat Control scans all the info on your devices before it’s encrypted, providing a backdoor to…
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+ AI, Cybersecurity, EU, Europe, European Union, Privacy, Security, Silicon Valley, Tech, Technology+
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I read a headline this morning that really pissed me off. The EU is planning to break encryption and scan everyone’s phone. Here’s why that’s a horrible idea… What the Heck Is the EU Up To? First, I’ll break down what Chat Control is, then why the EU’s excuse doesn’t…
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+ AI, Civil Rights, EU, Europe, European Union, Government, News, Politics, Privacy, Silicon Valley, Tech, Technology+
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Tremendous 