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Category: Investing
Why VCs Should Prioritize Founder Coaching
Startups are cool, right? They disrupt old ways of doing things and can make a lot of money. But there's a less talked about side of the story:…
Why You Don’t Need VC Funding
TL;DR: As a founder with 20 years of startup experience, I've seen how VC funding can be a double-edged sword. While it may seem like the key to…
The US Government vs. Crypto
As a crypto enthusiast, it's disheartening to see the blatant attack on the industry by the US government. It's clear that there is a systematic effort to take…
The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
tl;dr As a fellow founder, I wanted to share some thoughts on the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Basically, SVB had specialized in providing loans and…
Crypto 2022: Lessons We Learned
TLDR: The crypto market in 2022 experienced a significant downturn, known as "crypto winter," which was characterized by a 70% drop in the value of all cryptocurrencies and…
Pivoting to Happiness
First, I want to thank everyone (all 156,000+ people) who read and shared my story, “I Can’t Do This Anymore”. The outpouring of support and hearing how my…
Dealflow! Investors Only.
Last week, with great success, I sent out an email to 150+ active investors that I've engaged with in some capacity in the past 2 years. Together we…
A Startup Week In Boulder
In April, I accepted a position at Iron Yard Ventures managing our new Hospitality and Gaming Accelerator in Downtown Las Vegas. The new role comes with perks such…
Onward and Upward
I’m incredibly excited to announce that I’ve joined Iron Yard Ventures as Managing Director of their new Accelerator in Las Vegas! (what’s an accelerator?) I’ve been obsessed with…
What’s Next for Laicos
This article was originally published on the Laicos blog on March 1, 2016. We’ve decided to shift our focus from a Startup Studio to helping entrepreneurs start their…