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The journey from rejecting venture capital to raising $5M for Shovels, building a big data business focused on the physical world and climate companies.
Tagged "fundraising".
7 posts tagged with this term.
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Sun 29 June 2025
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Sun 29 September 2024
The process
My messy but organized fundraising process: evolving strategy, transparent team communication, and learning through real-time Discord documentation.
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Thu 22 December 2022
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.
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Fri 01 February 2019
I'm not fundable
Reflecting on being 'damaged goods' to VCs after Scripted, advocating for exits that change founders' lives rather than chasing monster outcomes.
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Fri 30 June 2017
Don’t make a mountain of a Sand Hill (Road)
Advice for entrepreneurs on not getting caught up in fundraising culture and staying focused on building a business rather than raising money.
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Wed 19 October 2016
What investors care about
Understanding investor psychology - they're driven by fear of missing out and greed, and entrepreneurs can leverage both to succeed in fundraising.
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Tue 11 October 2016
The simple truth about fundraising
Three fundraising essentials for venture success: be in hot market, maintain good revenue growth, and stay within 12 months of breakeven always.