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
Entrepreneurs, Stress & Burnout
Founder: Dr. Malpani, can I be honest? I think I’m burning out. Everyone says entrepreneurship is supposed to feel exciting,
The Investor-Readiness Framework – A Guide to Raising Capital Without Losing Control, Sleep, or Your Soul
STAGE 0: MENTAL READINESS (Most founders skip this and pay the price) Before raising money, ask: ✅ Do I actually
Why You’re Better Off Hiring a Self-Taught Student Than a Graduate
Founder: Dr. Malpani, everyone keeps telling me I should hire graduates from “good colleges” to build my startup team. But
What to Look For in a Demo from an AI startup
1. Does it survive unscripted input? Say: “Let me type something weird.” Change: Real system:Handles ambiguity, fails gracefully. Fake system:Breaks,
Why Startups Overpromise and Underdeliver
Why Startups Overpromise and Underdeliver 1. The Funding Game rewards storytelling, not truth Investors don’t ask: “What can you actually
Why founders need to over-communicate with funders – and how to do this painlessly
This is a useful Investor Update Template (Monthly / Quarterly) 1️⃣ ONE-LINE STATUS (TL;DR FOR BUSY INVESTORS) Status: On track