Loved the take on nepotism being positive. As strange as it sounds, it's like building a product for a niche market. A small group of people having faith in you, gives you the ability to go after a bigger group later.
Really liked this piece. It also got me thinking: do you think some founders just *have* integrity of belief and others do not? Or is it that some founders are better at expressing their convictions.
My hunch is the latter and you inspired me to write something about it (and quote you).
Bro ur a fuckin elegant wordsmith
Thank you brother. Here's to a strong 2023.
Loved the take on nepotism being positive. As strange as it sounds, it's like building a product for a niche market. A small group of people having faith in you, gives you the ability to go after a bigger group later.
This was lovely to read. No despair.
The spirit of the entrepreneur seems to be the most important factor to these things no matter the environment.
What a way to begin 2023! Thanks for penning these so elegantly. Let’s Go!
No despair ever - theres always steps to take forward!
Exit Fuel is probably going to be my favorite publication on substack.
This is gold! 🤌🏽
You've inspired me to start writing again. Here's to stronger 2023 for you! 🙌🏽
Awesome! Good luck on your journey friend.
Superb writing Mr Exits. You've inspired me to get back in the fundraising saddle for 2023.
Please follow up and let me know how it goes!
Is this a parody of VC "thought leadership"? Let's tick off the bingo card:
- Sun-Tzu quote ✓
- use of 'Sisyphean' ✓
- Anthony Bourdain quote ✓
- scarification ✓
- Rorschach ✓
- Kobe Bryant ✓
You need to put the down the thesaurus and slow down with the mid-writ style.
Really liked this piece. It also got me thinking: do you think some founders just *have* integrity of belief and others do not? Or is it that some founders are better at expressing their convictions.
My hunch is the latter and you inspired me to write something about it (and quote you).
https://www.startupwithchristine.com/blog/why-people-pleasers-raise-less-money-from-VCs-and-what-you-can-do-about-it