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The Dumb Money Problem

The Dumb Money Problem

Vinod Khosla told Sam Altman that 90% of investors add no value. He went further and said that 70% add negative value. I've raised from both.

Apr 7, 2026

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3 min read

Build the Loop Before You Build the Feature

Build the Loop Before You Build the Feature

Most founders ship features. The ones who win ship loops.

Mar 31, 2026

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3 min read

We're All Just Leads in Someone's Pipeline

We're All Just Leads in Someone's Pipeline

Why LinkedIn outreach stopped feeling human — and what I built to fix it.

Mar 17, 2026

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2 min read

How to Define Your TAM Without Losing the Investor

How to Define Your TAM Without Losing the Investor

Technically, TAM shouldn’t be a question at angel/pre-seed, but many investors ask anyway. So, prepare to answer it right.

Mar 10, 2026

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6 min read

The Greater Fool Theory: How VCs Actually Think

The Greater Fool Theory: How VCs Actually Think

Why your seed investor doesn't care if your business works as long as your Series A investor thinks it does.

Mar 3, 2026

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7 min read

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