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How to build an investor lead list

Understanding the nuances between VC firms will make it easier to raise money. A great lead list starts with a…

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AR and VR couldn’t be more different. Stop lumping them together.

Augmented reality is all around us — you just have to know where to look. Virtual reality, however, is a completely different…

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How to understand the financial levers in your business

Or: How can an electric scooter ride-sharing company like Bird possibly make money? It’s like a scooter for kids, but with…

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I invest in slope, not y-intercept

The best investors are more interested in how you think than what you know. When I tell people Bolt invests in…

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Apple is an exception to nearly every rule

The world’s most valuable company isn’t the best example for how you should build your startup. In 2016, Apple launched Liam,…

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Vagina, vagina, vagina.*

Redesigning the pelvic exam experience. *That’s three drinks, if you’re playing at home. Rachel Hobart, Hailey Stewart, and Fran Wang…

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Peloton and the Importance of Predicates for Hardware Startups

Peloton is a tremendously successful hardware startup. But without SoulCycle, it couldn’t have existed. Here is how you can find…

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Introducing the Bolt Brand Values Framework

Without a personality, your products and solutions lack soul. The Bolt Brand Values Framework will help you design products people love….

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On Hardware Startups and Tech Monopolies

Lately, I’ve found myself talking with founders about the dominance of Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook. Their monopoly-like powers in…

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