Tag: Startups
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Every founder needs to cut costs and sell more. Here are some great ways to do that, courtesy of my portfolio companies… Make Incorporation and Fundraising Easy – Capbase Capbase makes it easy to get incorporated, prep for due diligence, and raise money. If you want to raise venture capital,…
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Kimi just dropped Kimi 2 Thinking. I tested it this morning. It’s as good as Grok 4, the best model I’ve ever used. In July, I ran the prior Kimi through testing. It scored a B+, solid but below Grok 4. This time, Kimi performed far better. Let me show…
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$13 million — that’s my median entry price this year. In the hottest market ever, I’m watching valuations carefully. Here’s why… Behind the Scenes In My Portfolio First, let’s take a peak inside my portfolio and see what I’ve been paying, year by year: These deals are almost all seed…
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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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+ AI, Apps, Artificial In, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Dictation, LLM, Product, productivity, Software, Startups, Tech, Technology, Venture Capital, Voice, Writing+
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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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