Published inStartup StashManaging a Startup Fundraise: Navigating Complexity and Avoiding PitfallsFundraising isn’t just about “getting money.” It’s about choosing your partners for a decade-long journey. Choose wisely.May 12May 12
Amir 4.9 Release Notes — last 4.XDespite the popularity of the Amir 4.0 through 4.8 releases, we are sunsetting the 4.X series with this last edition of 4.9. Although 4.x…Apr 4Apr 4
Crossing the Early-Stage Startup TAM Chasm: Having a Crazy Big Vision While Executing a Realistic…Many founders find themselves frustrated when pitching their early-stage startup ideas to investors. Two common pitfalls often trip them…Feb 4Feb 4
10 Tips to Get Promoted in Tech — Why Doing a Great Job is Not Enough.I moved from a junior manager position to vice president within 5 years. It was through a lot of luck and good timing, but it was also…Oct 16, 2024A response icon1Oct 16, 2024A response icon1
Startup Valuation 101: How to Set and Justify Your Startup’s ValuationAs an early-stage investor, I meet 3–6 startup founders every day. While most early-stage founders find it easy to pitch their startup…Sep 17, 2024A response icon5Sep 17, 2024A response icon5
Founder Mode: A sign you have yet to, or failed to, hire the right people and build the right…Why founder-mode is a cop out as you grow your business.Sep 4, 2024A response icon21Sep 4, 2024A response icon21
How to Run a Startup’s Demo MeetingsSo, you’ve created an initial product or your first mockups in Figma, and now you want to source feedback and get your initial design…Aug 12, 2024A response icon1Aug 12, 2024A response icon1
Growth is a promise, retention is a promise kept.The reason why growth is the wrong metric in early stage-startups.Jun 19, 2024A response icon11Jun 19, 2024A response icon11
Amir 4.8 Release Notes — the Stable EditionFollowing the popular release of Amir 4.0, 4.1 , 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7, we are excited to announce the release of Amir 4.8…Apr 4, 2024A response icon1Apr 4, 2024A response icon1
Announcing Darkmode VenturesToday, we are announcing Darkmode Ventures! A venture fund focused on Open developer platforms, Enterprise AI, and the Modern Data Stack.Jan 16, 2024Jan 16, 2024