Tag: Startups
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“They’re profitable. Why are they raising money?” Here’s why you should consider raising venture capital even if you’re profitable… Strike While the Iron Is Hot Right now markets are about as hot as they get. It’s the perfect time to raise. You may not need money now. Maybe you’ll need…
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For the first time ever, I’m using voice dictation regularly. Wispr Flow has nailed it where every other app has failed. Let me show you what this thing can do… I first tried voice dictation in the late 1990’s. For its time, it was incredible. But it made so many…
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Can DeepSeek beat the best American models? When I tested DeepSeek in June, the outputs were garbage. This morning, I gave it a re-test… Like in June, I asked DeepSeek three real questions I need the answer to. Last time, it scored a B-. Let’s see if DeepSeek’s recent updates…
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Whenever I see a problem, the solution is a startup. Here are 3 problems I’m itching to solve… 1. Simple Drones for World Domination. Chinese manufacturer DJI controls 80% of the consumer drone market. These drones can be modified for military use. In a conflict with China, they’d swarm us…
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Have you struck out with cold messages to VC’s? Here’s how to use your existing investors to get dozens of warm intros… Start With Your Existing Investors The easiest way to meet new investors is through your existing ones. They believe in you. They want to see you raise more…
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$1.4 million in revenue at YC Demo Day. Even in 2015, Eight Sleep was a winner. This morning, I watched their original pitch. What Matteo Gets Right Founder Matteo Franceschetti gives a brief, focused pitch. He clearly explains what the company does and shows us strong traction. Luna, as Eight…
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Today’s market is sleazy. Sharp elbows are out. Grifting is in. Everyone sees a huge prize, and they’ll do anything to get it. Inside Today’s Overheated Market Late 2025 feels a lot like 2021. It’s not just the high prices. It’s people trying to screw each other. It’s bending and…
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Are my angel investments beating the market? Today, I crunched the numbers to find out. TL;DR: I’m at a 25% IRR. This beats stocks by a large margin. Let’s back up a little. What does this number mean, and how did I calculate it? What Is IRR? To know if…
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+ Angel Investing, Angel Investor, Business, Finance, Investing, Money, Personal finance, Silicon Valley, Startups, Stocks, Tech, VC, Venture Capital+
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You don’t need to write a $50k or $100k check to invest directly in a startup. I’ve written tons of $5k and $10k checks. Here’s how it works… Starting out, I did all syndicate investments, paying 20% carry each time. Now, most of my investments are direct. When I made…
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Tremendous 