Founder Energy in a Pitch: Why First Impressions Decide More Than You Think
Most founders believe investors make decisions based on slides, numbers, and market size. They don’t. Not initially. Before your TAM […]
Why Most Indian Startups Overhire Too Early
In Indian startups, hiring is often mistaken for progress. A growing team feels like momentum—but without revenue clarity or operational
Inside the IC Room: What Really Happens — And How Founders Should Prepare
If you’re raising institutional capital — especially from a Micro-PE or growth-oriented fund — the Investment Committee (IC) is the
AI Agents Are Like Aladdin’s Genie
A practical guide for entrepreneurs who want to build smarter, faster, and leaner 1. Why do you compare AI agents
The Skill Absorption Flywheel: How AI is Democratizing Expertise and Reshaping Business Models
In the world of early-stage investing, we often talk about “flywheels”—virtuous cycles where each part of a business drives the
The Real Talk About Jobs and AI: What Nobody’s Telling You
What’s this chart actually showing me? Think of it like a game of musical chairs, except the chairs keep multiplying
FOUNDER–INVESTOR COMPATIBILITY SCORE
How to use:Both Founder and Investor answer honestly.Score each item 1 (Strong Match) → 5 (Severe Mismatch) At the end
STARTUP GOVERNANCE EARLY WARNING SYSTEM
(Collapse Detection & Survival Dashboard) Most startups do not die suddenly — they decay quietly. The signals appear months before
FOUNDER PSYCHOLOGY RISK SCREEN (Early Detection Tool for Founder Failure)
How to use:Score each section from 1 (Low Risk) to 5 (High Risk)At the end → Use Risk Interpretation Matrix.
INVESTOR TOXICITY SCANNER
(Early Warning System for Destructive Investors) Founders spend months being evaluated by investors. Very few evaluate investors with the same