After talking to 60+ VCs over the past year, here are the patterns I noticed in what's getting funded right now.

Depression, loneliness, and the cult of hustle. Let's have an honest conversation.

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I've sent over 400 cold emails to VCs. These 3 templates had >35% open rates and led to actual meetings.

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I spent three months trying paid acquisition before I realized the answer was right in front of me: communities. Here's exactly what I did...

Asked 20 founders who've been there. The recurring theme might surprise you.

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Share your startup stories, ask for feedback, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. All stages welcome.

We've been remote since founding. Here's the documentation structure and async rituals that keep us aligned.

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