I'm fundraising this time -- and here's why
Why I'm pursuing venture capital for Shovels after previously bootstrapping, making the case for capital when building something big, green, and local.
2022
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Thu 22 December 2022
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Sat 26 November 2022
Climate tech is my next big thing
After MightySignal's acquisition and a challenging year of teaching, I've pivoted to focus on climate technology as my next entrepreneurial venture in the growing green economy.
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Tue 22 November 2022
Business evaluation: Shovels
Comprehensive business evaluation of Shovels, a construction data platform that analyzes building permits and contractor performance to solve information asymmetries.
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Sun 06 November 2022
The Descent of Blue
A heartbreaking tribute to Blue, our beloved chocolate lab, chronicling his decline from perfect companion to final goodbye under the oak tree.
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Wed 24 August 2022
So this is 40
A detailed account of my last day in my thirties - morning routine, teaching at DVC, music practice, and reflections on turning 40.
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Thu 07 July 2022
Why it's good to befriend your competitors
Why befriending competitors pays off: real examples from Scripped, Scripted, Toofr, and MightySignal that led to mergers, investments, and exits.
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Tue 28 June 2022
Business evaluation: Ahoy
Evaluation of Ahoy, a web3 bounty app for conditional fundraising that could revolutionize political donations and voting incentives.
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Wed 22 June 2022
Business evaluation: Clime
Evaluating Clime, a climate tech solution for detecting home energy inefficiencies, but struggling to find a real customer problem despite solid technology.