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The Dark Side of the 9-9-6 Work Culture⏰, AI's Impact on SaaS Growth🤖, VCs Are Rethinking Deal Sourcing🔍
Another week, another pulse check on venture.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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Founder-Market Fit: The #1 VC Filter You Didn't Know Was Judging You
VCs are quietly using founder-market fit to decide who gets funded—here’s how to recognize it, build it, and pass the test.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Acquihires Season Is Officially Here🤝, VCs Are Pivoting🧟‍♂️, McKinsey’s Agentic AI Playbook🕹️
Another week, another pulse check on venture.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Why 2025 Is the Best Year to Start a Startup
Startup costs are lower, tools are smarter, and capital is more accessible than ever. Here’s why 2025 might be your best shot at launching a startup.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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How to Evaluate a Startup’s Exit Potential: Signs, Metrics, and Red Flags
Learn how investors assess a startup’s exit path—from M&A readiness and IPO fit to founder alignment, cap table health, and sector timing.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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How to Find Product-Market Fit: A Proven Guide for Startup Founders
Why some startups grow effortlessly, and how to tune your product to your market’s frequency to unlock Product-Market Fit.
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Eduardo Ortiz de Lanzagorta
The Founders Fund Story🔥, YC Investing Patterns📊, AI in the Enterprise🔍
Another week, another pulse check on venture.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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Startup Valuation Methods: 8 Approaches Investors Use
Prepare for your next funding round by diving more into the 8 most common valuation methods investors use.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
The Startup MIS Template: A Excel Dashboard to Track Your Key Metrics
An Excel-based Management Information System (MIS) for early-stage and growth startups to track KPIs, identify trends, and make smarter decisions.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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Musk, Trump, and the VCs Picking Sides ⚔️, Thoma Bravo’s Record $34.4B Fundraise💸, VCs Are Funding 2 Things💡
Another week, another pulse check on venture.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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The Go-To Pricing Guide for Early-Stage Founders + Toolkit
A practical guide to choosing the right pricing model, avoiding rookie mistakes, and boosting early revenue.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
10 Questions to Expect During a First Call With a VC
Unsure how to approach your first call with a VC? Learn more from these 10 questions that are more than likely to surface during your first interaction…
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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