Talk like a VC - Busting through the jargon
Venture capital comes with its own language, so here’s a quick, founder-friendly guide
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Why do VCs say no? A founder's guide.
If you're a founder considering venture capital, stop thinking of VCs as mystical "investors" and start thinking of them as business owners. They're running their own company, it just happens that their business involves selecting startups to fund with the goal of making significantly
’Twas the Month Before Christmas (and I had an idea)
Inspired by Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem, a founder’s journey, reimagined with a twist.
Leadership 2025: Is Culture & Purpose important in High Performance at work?
What does leadership and high performance look like in 2025? Simon Sinek recently talked about the Top 3 Leadership Traits now with an interesting summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxS5n_gP4PM * Courage – Social: To be honest, open, and about own failings * Integrity – To do the right thing always,
“Sell me this pen!” - What you are really selling...
The Line That Trips Everyone Up “Sell me this pen.” You’ve no doubt heard, or heard of, this infamous line made famous by Mr. Wolf of Wall Street himself, Jordan Belford. Nearly everyone we see being put on the spot tends to struggle with this question. I can also
Betting on the house? Digital assets go mainstream
Digital assets have undergone a dramatic transformation since the start of the decade. Now midway through 2025 the sector is at a pivotal moment - regulatory frameworks are solidifying, and institutional adoption and consumer use cases are expanding. What's next as the speculative becomes sought after? Future of
Tech’s Silent Footprint: Innovation Without Emission Ambition
A contradiction What should we do? Innovation for eviction Or bid sustainability adieu?
The UK’s Financial Services Strategy 2035: Right Ambition, Critical Timing
The HM Treasury's new Financial Services Growth & Competitiveness Strategy is a welcome signal that we are finally getting serious about reclaiming leadership in financial services.
Fundraising in 2025
Money is the only problem a founder has.