The First Time Founder

Nov 5, 2020

So you think a VC is going to write you a cheque?

Getting your first round or two of funding is difficult. Especially in the U.K. where the ecosystem of individual investors (aka angle investors) and venture capital firms (VCs) is a fraction vs. Silicon Vally/US. As a first time founder in the U.K., here are a few of my experiences and…

Startup Lessons

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So you think a VC is going to write you a cheque?

Nov 3, 2020

Why you should build your startup’s advisory board sooner rather than later.

Advisory boards for startups vary in nature. In general, they’re a small number of experienced people who, for a fee and/or equity, act as a sounding board for founders when growing the business. …

Startup Lessons

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Why you should build your startup’s advisory board sooner rather than later.

Jun 16, 2019

Should you join a start-up accelerator?

Start-up accelerators often promise to turbo charge your company within 3–6 months and help you cap off the programme by helping you secure your first big round of funding. But is it worth it? I’ve been accepted and completed a few accelerators in London and my answer to the title…

Startup

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