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Fundraising Insights for
Early-Stage Founders
Practical insights on fundraising, investor expectations, and early-stage strategy — written for founders raising $250K–$2M.
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Success Looks Different in Your 50s
I've been looking through old photos lately.
Steve Walsh
3 days ago2 min read
When Was the Last Time You Were a Beginner?
Last Friday night, Kim and I decided to do something a little different for date night.
Steve Walsh
Jul 222 min read
Investors Don't Fund Confusion
This week I reviewed an application from a founder looking for fundraising help.
Steve Walsh
Jul 152 min read
The World Cup, New York, and the Founder Journey
A few weeks ago, I checked something off my bucket list.
Steve Walsh
Jul 82 min read
The Easiest Money You'll Ever Raise
A lesson from the first $125,000 I ever raised.
Steve Walsh
Jul 13 min read
You're Building Your Company Like Bad Lasagna
Over the weekend, I spent the better part of an afternoon making homemade lasagna.
Steve Walsh
Jun 242 min read
Every Founder Loves a Sunrise. The Best Founders Respect a Sunset.
A few nights ago, I was sitting outside watching the sun disappear below the horizon.
Steve Walsh
Jun 172 min read
Years Compressed Into a Moment
This weekend my youngest son Cody graduated from high school
Steve Walsh
Jun 101 min read
Am I Building a Company or Am I Building a Life?
This week I came across two photos of myself.
Steve Walsh
Jun 33 min read
Most Founders Misunderstand Momentum
Founders live in a world obsessed with scale.
Steve Walsh
May 272 min read
Founders: Not All AI Revenue Is Real Revenue
Why founders and investors need to stop confusing usage spikes with durable businesses.
Steve Walsh
May 202 min read
What People Don’t See Behind Successful Startups
Most people only see the headlines when a startup becomes successful.
Steve Walsh
May 132 min read
Founders, this is the phase nobody prepares you for.
Founders, this is the phase nobody prepares you for.
Steve Walsh
May 62 min read
Why Most Founders Raise Slowly (and How to Fix It)
Why Most Founders Raise Slowly (and How to Fix It)
Steve Walsh
Apr 292 min read
Techstars for Life - Founders Edition
There’s a moment I see over and over again with early-stage founders.
Steve Walsh
Apr 222 min read
Founders, you’re going to miss your moment
Founders, you’re going to miss your moment
Steve Walsh
Apr 152 min read
Most founders overbuild
Yesterday I did something simple for happy hour that got me thinking about founders
Steve Walsh
Apr 82 min read
Why founders see opportunity when everyone else sees risk
Last night, I stepped out back and saw this with founders on my mind.
Steve Walsh
Apr 12 min read
Founders: Your First Sales Hire Is Probably a Mistake
Why founder-led sales is critical in the first two years of building a startup
Steve Walsh
Mar 253 min read
Founders: The Opportunity Might Be Right in Front of You
Most founders would travel halfway around the world to find a beach like this.
Steve Walsh
Mar 181 min read
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