When a Startup Fails: A Conversation About Control, Clarity and Coming Back Stronger
Founder:Dr Malpani, I’ll be honest. This startup failing has hit me harder than I expected. I did everything right—or at […]
How AI Startups Fake Depth to take investors for a ride
1. They slap “AI” on basic automation If it’s: …they call it AI. Reality: That’s automation wearing a Halloween costume
Founder–Investor Compatibility Checklist
Think of selecting the right funder as choosing the right partner to marry. This is your pre-marital test before you
The 11 Cs Every Entrepreneur Needs
Founder: Dr. Malpani, everyone keeps telling me I need “grit” and “hustle.” But honestly, those words feel like motivational-poster garbage.
The Valuation Reality Checklist
A brutally honest guide for founders who want money — without losing their minds or their company ❓ FOUNDERS, FIRST
The Storytelling Guide for Entrepreneurs
Founder: Dr. Malpani, every pitch deck article says, “Tell a story.” Investors want stories, customers want stories, even team members want
Bad Investor Red Flags
How to spot toxic capital before it poisons your startup 1️⃣ They Fall in Love Before Due Diligence “I love
The advice I give to all founders
This is a conversation I had with a first-time entrepreneur. “Dr. Malpani… can I be honest?” “You’d better be,” I
One-on-One Investor Vetting Questions
How to interview your investor before they interview you These are the questions founders should ask, but usually don’t… and
The Founder Conference Checklist
How to Stop Attending Conferences and Start Profiting From Them 🕰 BEFORE THE CONFERENCE (If you skip this, don’t bother