As an experienced investor, I understand the challenges that early-stage founders face when it comes to calculating their startup’s valuation. Low valuations can impact cap table structures for future fundraising rounds, while high valuations can lead to fewer rounds in the future. To avoid unnecessary friction with investors, it’s crucial for founders to determine a…
As the founder of Green Joy, Vo Quoc Thao witnessed the impact of excessive plastic consumption and irresponsible waste management firsthand. She saw a plastic straw lodged in a turtle’s nostril and witnessed shorelines polluted with plastic waste. This experience drove her to create a solution that would reduce plastic waste and protect the environment.…
A picture of a plastic-free world is difficult to imagine. It is undeniable that despite their undecomposable nature, plastics serve many useful purposes. So functional, in fact, that we depend on them to carry out vital everyday activities. What’s more impossible to imagine, however, is a picture of a world without seabirds and marine animals.…
With the explosion of AI tools, early-stage startup founders have access to more data and insights than ever before. While this is undoubtedly a positive development, it also presents a challenge when it comes to investor outreach and pitching. As more and more founders turn to AI to automate their outreach efforts, investors are becoming…
The European startup scene has been growing rapidly over the years, with many exciting ventures emerging in various sectors. However, getting the attention of US investors can be a daunting task for seed stage startups in Europe. With the market being fragile, investors are becoming more cautious, and scrutiny is at an all-time high. So…
Plastics For Change has developed an ethical sourcing marketplace platform that connects waste collectors with global brands to provide a consistent supply of high quality recycled plastics from fair trade supply chains. They are proud to be the largest source of fair trade verified recycled plastic service brands like The Body Shop and L’Oreal. To…
What the SVB saga means for fundraising (spoiler: nothing good) In case you haven’t heard, Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in the US and the number one bank for venture-backed startups, failed last week. In preparing for this essay, I envisioned a much scarier scenario. While the total disaster was averted, those of…
As a startup founder, one of the most challenging aspects of building a successful company is securing funding. Many founders spend countless hours preparing pitches and presentations, only to be met with rejection from venture capital investors. However, it’s important to remember that a “no” is not always permanent, and there are steps you can…
Lulupack provides reusable and returnable packaging service to e-commerce stores in Southeast Asia. Their circular packaging system allows businesses to pack their products in durable and customizable packaging. This packaging can be used up to 80 times before being cleaned by their team to be reused by stores. By using their packaging, e-commerce stores can…
CatnClever is a play-based math and literacy app that helps children aged 4 to 6 develop foundational skills. Research shows that of the many “educational” apps marketed to parents of preschoolers, 75% are of questionable educational value, with distractions, disruptions and irrelevant rewards (Meyer, et al., 2021). A key objective of their company is to…
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