The Dark Side of Viral Success: Navigating Social Engineering in Startups

Friday, 17 January 2025 / Published in book club
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In today's hyper-connected world, the rapid spread of ideas and behaviors can lead to unforeseen consequences. Malcolm Gladwell's "Revenge of the Tipping Point" delves into this phenomenon, offering insights particularly relevant to early-stage startup founders.

Maximizing Investment Value: Due Diligence Best Practices in Private Equity

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 / Published in Private Equity
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In the high-stakes world of private equity, due diligence is not just a procedural step—it’s a strategic imperative. For managers and operators in private equity, mastering due diligence best practices can mean the difference between a transformative investment and a costly mistake. This guide details comprehensive approaches to due diligence, ensuring that every investment decision

A Framework to Make Your Technology Stand Out in Investor Pitches

Tuesday, 07 January 2025 / Published in pitch deck
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One of the most common mistakes founders make during investor pitches is leading with the technology itself, without clearly demonstrating how it fits into the broader business model. The result? An overly technical presentation that doesn’t convey the full value of the solution.

People Shaped: How Human-Centered Design Can Make or Break Your Startup

Friday, 03 January 2025 / Published in book club
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With so much focus on scaling fast and building disruptive solutions, startups can forget to design with humans in mind. People Shaped: Tales and Tricks of a Human Centred Designer by Matt Marsh brings attention to this often-neglected aspect of entrepreneurship.