Startups and Venture Capital resources and sane advise

How to?

1. How to build and scale a product company?

Building a company is a straightforward science, and we've laid it all out for you here. The real power lies in flawless execution. Dive in, master it, and execute relentlessly.

Read here

2. Please don't take venture capital.

This is a thought-provoking and beautifully crafted piece that challenges startups to reflect on their suitability for venture capital. If achieving $100 million in revenue or 100 million users within five years isn't within reach, it's worth reconsidering whether pursuing venture capital funding aligns with your goals.

Read here

Pitch Decks:

1. Sequoia Capital's pitch-deck template Click here

2. Airbnb: Airbnb's early pitch deck is renowned for its clarity and effectiveness, helping the company raise $600,000 in 2008. Click here

3. Uber: Uber's initial pitch deck, presented under the name "UberCab," was instrumental in raising $200,000 in 2009. Click here

Reports:

1. State of European Tech, 2024, by Atomico

Relevant Books:

1. Zero to One, Peter Thiel

2. Hard Things About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz

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