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Cap Table 101 - Here is how to keep it healthy A lot of founders mess up their cap table in early days. Here are 3 quick rules: 1. Founders should own ~80–85% post pre-seed Too low, and VCs will worry you’re already over-diluted. 2. Avoid giving b

Startups need common sense, not pitch decks – Tired of MBA startup romanticism. MBA programs paint a glamorous picture with polished presentations and frameworks. But real startups? They’re messy, unpredictable, and full of tough decisions no textbo

What If Bootstrapping Is the New Fundraising? Here’s a contrarian thought: in 2025, bootstrapping isn’t the opposite of VC funding—it’s becoming a new kind of pitch. Startups with solid revenues, loyal customers, and zero external capital are now m

The Entrepreneur’s Funding Journey (aka "The Hunger Games: VC Edition") 1. Idea stage: “This is going to revolutionize the world.” 2. Prototype stage: “It almost works. On Tuesdays. If you pray.” 3. Pitch stage: “We’re pre-product, pre-revenue,

Excess Edge Experts Consulting highlights common pitfalls early-stage ventures face when seeking investment. Many founders delay addressing key issues, hoping to resolve them post-funding—often to their detriment. We frequently see: • Vague Vision:

Spoke with an ecosystem enabler about breaking into venture capital hailing from an unconventional background. They mentioned that having a $10mil exit is necessary to be considered. Interestingly, VC represents only 6-7% of the world's capital alloc

Hello everyone! Day 3 of knowing about businesses that failed in the Indian market! TATA NANO Arey yey toh tataji ke company ka product hai, yey kaise fail hogyi? Chalo let's know about it! Tata Motors made a bold move by introducing a budget-frien

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How Scrappy Moves Create Startup Legends 🔥 (And why you're missing out if you’re playing too safe) When we think about startups today, we imagine massive funding rounds, glossy ads, and global blitz campaigns. But most iconic startups didn’t star

📖 DAILY BOOK SUMMARIES 📖 🚀 20 Lessons From 👉 🔥 The Entrepreneurial Bible to VC 🔥 ✨ Andrew Romans ✨ 1. Understanding Venture Capital • Learn how VCs operate, their goals, and funding structures.l • Types of investors: angels, seed fund