“Musings on a down round” plus more on “What’s in a name? STILL don’t let it be Bolt!”

In 2019, I wrote a post about how to create a great name and brand for your company. You can…

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Can joining an accelerator cost you your company? Just ask these entrepreneurs…

A couple of years ago, I wrote a post on accelerators called “Are Startup Accelerators Adding Value? Be Sure Before…

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Wow, the Silicon Valley Bank Black Swan event may make raising capital even tougher! Founder Insights

Well, Silicon Valley Bank was seized by regulators today.  What can I say but, wow!  And not a good wow…

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Founder Insights – How to Manage Your Cashflow in Uncertain Times

Here are some concrete suggestions to help you manage your cashflow, and lengthen your company’s runway, when times get tough. …

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U.S. company considering international investors – not so fast!

An entrepreneur I know (but who has chosen to not be part of our VentureWrench community!), struggled to raise startup…

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Who Do You Talk to in a Crisis?

I am a believer in authenticity in relationships, but an entrepreneur is in a tough position.  You hold the lives…

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