Archive - Adamant

"Let me tell you a secret..."

Uncovering your unique insight

May 23 •

Keys to mastering investor diligence

Part deux of our deep dive on due dilly

May 9 •

From MVP to MVC: Rethinking Early-Stage Startup Strategies

The MVP concept for startups has influenced an entire generation of founders.

May 2 •

April 2024

What's the Deal with Due Diligence?

The dealio with due dily

Apr 25 •

Do you Have This VC Requirement? (Purity of Motivation)

VCs will be looking for this...

Apr 4 •

March 2024

Capturing Value from your Investors

Get them on the hook to deliver value!

Mar 21 •

Translating the 9 most common lines in VC emails

Decoding VC Emails: What They Really Mean When Communicating with Founders

Mar 14 •

Venture Capital: A Means to an End or an Essential Partner?

What can a VC really do for you?

Mar 1 •

February 2024

8 Unsung Heroes in Fundraising

Recognize & Nurture These Relationships

Feb 21 •

5 Controversial Fundraising Ideas

People disagree, but I vouch for all of them...

Feb 15 •

Following up after a pitch - what do I do now?

Following up with investors

Feb 8 •

Soft Commitments? They suck. Why, When, and How...

Managing expectations around these insidious investor promises

Feb 1 •

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