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The Polgar sisters' success wasn't due to talent but a culture of obsession with chess. Their upbringing shows how deeply our habits are shaped by the environment and social norms. Choose your surroundings wisely, and your success will follow natural

Current Economic Headwinds for VC Funders The VC landscape in mid-2025 is grappling with significant economic shifts. After a boom, VC funders face a more disciplined environment due to higher interest rates, persistent inflation, and a recalibration

You always hear about startups failing, but no one talks about VC funds going under. It happens more often than you think. Most fail because they chase hype instead of solid businesses, burn through capital without a follow-on strategy, or simply get

This is how the VC ecosystem works. - People from Canada and the USA contribute their money every month to a pension fund with the aim of receiving a pension once they retire - The pension fund, aiming to generate returns, allocates its money to v

Is it better to bootstrap or seek VC funding for your startup? The endless debate: Bootstrap vs. VC funding. - Bootstrapping builds resilience and deep customer focus. You prioritize solving real problems over chasing valuations. - VC funding can

Navigating the world of VC funding can be challenging for startup founders. In this video, we explore what you should and shouldn’t expect from startup consultants, handholding services, and venture scouting companies. Learn how to leverage their exp

When A VC firm is investing capital in your startup, how much money do they expect in return? I was having a talk with a very senior VC recently, I asked him the same question. He gave me the following data: Pre-seed/seed - 100x returns Series A -

Venture Capital (VC) is a vital funding source for high-growth startups, typically those too risky for traditional bank loans. VCs pool capital from Limited Partners (LPs) to invest in promising early-stage companies with significant scaling potentia

Are you investing for growth or regular cash flow? When it comes to mutual funds, choosing the right scheme can make a big difference in your returns. But what do terms like Growth, IDCW Payout, and IDCW Reinvestment mean? Let’s break it down in si

“Valuation made me feel like I was winning. Now I realise—I was setting myself up to lose.” That’s what a founder friend told me last week. He built a great brand. Strong traction. Big valuation. But the investors he brought in? Flashy money with n