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Can AI Find Your Company? If Not, Here's Why That's a Problem.
PR & Media

Can AI Find Your Company? If Not, Here's Why That's a Problem.

AI is forming opinions about your brand in conversations you'll never see. What's changing in PR and content strategy, and how to make sure LLMs notice you.

Megan Hanson · April 28, 2026
You're More Ready for Press Than You Think (Here's How to Prep So You Know It)
PR & Media

You're More Ready for Press Than You Think (Here's How to Prep So You Know It)

A practical guide for founders on how to prepare for media interviews, from podcasts to TV, with frameworks to stay on message, build confidence, and show up like an expert.

Megan Hanson · April 14, 2026
Why LinkedIn Is More Important Than Ever For Founders
PR & Media

Why LinkedIn Is More Important Than Ever For Founders

Why founders who post on LinkedIn win more deals, build trust faster, and close prospects sooner. A practical guide to what to post and how to turn content into revenue.

Megan Hanson · April 7, 2026
Why You Should Start PR Before You Start Fundraising (Or at Least, at the Same Time)
PR & Media

Why You Should Start PR Before You Start Fundraising (Or at Least, at the Same Time)

Founders who start PR before fundraising build stronger narratives, better media relationships, and more momentum when the round closes.

Megan Hanson · March 31, 2026
53 Startup Accelerators Every Founder Should Know About (2026 Guide)
Fundraising

53 Startup Accelerators Every Founder Should Know About (2026 Guide)

A 2025 guide to 53 startup accelerators for U.S. founders, with check sizes, equity terms, and why each program matters so you can quickly shortlist the best options for your next round.

Tyler Senecal · March 30, 2026
How To Build Your Ideal Target Investor List
Fundraising

How To Build Your Ideal Target Investor List

Learn how to build a focused list of 100–200 “right” investors for your startup—who they are, how to research them, and how to track outreach so your next fundraise isn’t random.

Tyler Senecal · March 30, 2026
Why a One-Pager Books More Investor Meetings Than a Pitch Deck
Fundraising

Why a One-Pager Books More Investor Meetings Than a Pitch Deck

Discover why one-pagers outperform pitch decks in early investor outreach—and how to write a data-driven version that books more first meetings.

Tyler Senecal · March 2, 2026
How to Get More Warm Intros to Venture Capitalists
Fundraising

How to Get More Warm Intros to Venture Capitalists

Learn how to systematically generate warm intros to VCs, protect your introducers’ credibility, and turn one-off meetings into long-term investor relationships.

Tyler Senecal · February 14, 2026
How to Send Monthly Investor Updates When You’re Pre-Revenue
Fundraising

How to Send Monthly Investor Updates When You’re Pre-Revenue

A practical guide for pre-revenue founders on how to write monthly investor updates, show traction without revenue, and build investor relationships early.

Tyler Senecal · February 2, 2026
Investor Updates Aren’t for Your Investors. They're for You.
Fundraising

Investor Updates Aren’t for Your Investors. They're for You.

Investor updates aren’t for your investors. They’re for you. Learn how consistent updates become one of the most powerful fundraising tools founders ignore.

Tyler Senecal · February 2, 2026
Top US Conferences for Fundraising Founders in 2026
Fundraising

Top US Conferences for Fundraising Founders in 2026

A curated list of the top US conferences for fundraising founders in 2026. Focused on real investor access, meaningful connections, and events that can actually move a raise forward.

Tyler Senecal · January 21, 2026
The Most Reliable Way to Grow Your Investor Network in 2026
Fundraising

The Most Reliable Way to Grow Your Investor Network in 2026

A practical, founder-tested guide to using conferences as a repeatable fundraising strategy. Learn how to identify the right investors, secure meetings, and turn conference conversations into long-term capital relationships.

Tyler Senecal · January 10, 2026