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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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Founders, you’re going to miss your moment
Founders, you’re going to miss your moment

Steve Walsh
Apr 152 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


Founders…Someone Believed First
My uncle and godfather, Sal Ingeme, turned 91 this past week.

Steve Walsh
Mar 42 min read


Founders: Venture Scale Companies Are Built Like This
Founders, if you want to build something venture scale, this is the part that matters most.

Steve Walsh
Feb 252 min read


Founders… Passion is fuel
This week’s reminder came from a place I didn’t expect.

Steve Walsh
Feb 121 min read


Founders...Ignore the noise. Build anyway.
Founders... It's Super Bowl week.

Steve Walsh
Feb 42 min read


Founders...This is bigger than one night.
A huge milestone for our team—and a lesson for every founder.

Steve Walsh
Jan 282 min read


Founders...Don’t waste the slow days
Investor update → next 20 investors → 30-second pitch.

Steve Walsh
Jan 213 min read


Founders, Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Is Often the Breakthrough
Founders... One of the most underused words in business is thank you.

Steve Walsh
Jan 152 min read


Founders...January Makes Your Year
I once had someone tell me something that stuck with me:
“Founders... January makes your year.”

Steve Walsh
Jan 82 min read


🚀 We Just Crushed The Pitch Lift LA
Last week, we took The Pitch Lift to Los Angeles Tech Week — and this one was something special.

Steve Walsh
Oct 29, 20252 min read


From Bias to Barriers: The Struggles of Underrepresented Startups in Raising Funds
Let’s explore why raising venture capital is challenging for underrepresented founders and how we can work towards greater equity.

Steve Walsh
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Founders, Are You Missing Out on Capital?
Common Mistakes Founders Overlook

Steve Walsh
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Immediate Wins and Long-Term Gains for Your Startup 🌟
Some activities pay off this week, others shape your entire trajectory. The key is knowing which is which. Here’s how to capture immediate results without sacrificing the long-term health of your startup.

Steve Walsh
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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