We are a media-first venture studio. Every week we publish letters about our experiences and conversations with people doing interesting work.

Why Founders Should Not Always Be CEOs

Why You Should Bet on the Media Industry

How I built a competitive edge to my venture studio by expanding into the media market.

Why the Digital Acquisition Market Is Broken but Worth Watching

How to get ahead of the fundamental flaws in how online businesses are bought and sold today, from expired trends on public marketplaces to the rise of acquisition-focused builders.

What Most Founders Get Wrong About Building Their First Team

Here's how successful founders approach early hiring by focusing on adaptability over experience and building teams that can navigate uncertainty while establishing lasting company cultures.

Soft Skills Can Make or Break a Founder

How founders can become unforgettable by noticing details, connecting people and showing honest curiosity about others.

Solving the Chicken-and-Egg Dilemma for Marketplace Startups

Focus on one side of your marketplace first, build value for sellers or buyers and the other side will follow.

When to Bootstrap Your Startup and When Not To

Bootstrap a resilient startup, balancing slow growth with early revenue, turning limitations into strengths and defining success on your own terms.

10 Public Speaking Tips I Learned After My TED Talk

Master the art of public speaking to engage, captivate and leave a lasting impression on your audience.