Author: tremendousblog
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We are in the worst venture market in ten years, according to a new report from AngelList and Brex. Despite a strong NASDAQ, it’s harder to raise a round, get a markup, or reach an exit than at any point since 2013. From the report: Dating back to 2013, 2Q23…
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I read the deal memo and ran the numbers. Everything looked great. But was this company really legit? There was only one way to find out. The Mystery Shopper Method This afternoon, I dug into a promising telehealth startup. I liked it from the investor perspective — now I wanted…
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+ Entrepreneur, Finance, Health, Investing, Medicine, Money, Silicon Valley, Small Business, Startups, Tech, Venture Capital+
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“You look so happy,” my friend said, smiling.“I am. These noodles are amazing.” This is Tengri Tagh Uyghur Cuisine in NYC. Founded in 2021, this Garment District eatery specializes in the cuisine of China’s Muslims, the Uyghurs. The Uyghur people have lived in Central Asia for thousands of years. Their…
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I looked at the small pile of groceries on the conveyor belt. “How on earth is this $75?” A lot of us are feeling that way today as prices go through the roof. And I’m one of the lucky ones — for me it’s just an annoyance. But for many…
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For the first few months of the AI craze, I stood pat. Now, it’s time to move. Sitting at this laptop two months ago, AI investments looked weak. I saw one startup after another at 9 digit valuations with minimal defensibility. Many were a thin wrapper for OpenAI and nothing…
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A steaming mini-wok hit the table, brimming with shrimp and glass noodles. This was going to be an incredible meal. Ke Ming is a Chinese restaurant on bustling Washington Street in Hoboken, NJ. It serves a wide variety of superb Chinese dishes, with an emphasis on Szechuan cuisine. I launched…
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“Can you give me a demo of your product?” That’s how I’m beginning just about every Zoom these days. Here’s why… A Demo’s Worth a Thousand Words I used to go straight to the deck. But over time, I realized the same deck could describe a dozen companies. You’re going…
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Startups need great engineers. Engineers want to level up with GPT-4. My latest investment, Micro1, solves both these problems at once. Micro1 is an amazing platform that connects you with the top 1% of engineers worldwide. They’re carefully tested by both AI and humans to make sure you get the best. Micro1…
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+ AI, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Engineers, Finance, GPT, GPT-4, Hiring, HR, Investing, Money, Startups, Tech, Venture Capital+
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“At the time…we were trying to raise $150,000 at a $1.5 million post money valuation. So for $150,000 you could have owned 10% of Airbnb. And the majority of them didn’t even reply to the email.” That’s Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. In the history of Silicon Valley,…
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For angel investors, syndicates are one of the best ways to get access to deals. But how do you know which syndicates are worth joining? Syndicate Basics Syndicates are groups of angels who invest together. For new angels, they can provide instant access to deals. A lead, usually a more…
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Tremendous 