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The founder's field guide

Practical, founder-tested guides on co-founder matching, early teams, equity and getting startups off the ground.

Solo Founder vs Co-Founder: Do You Need One?

A clear-eyed look at founding solo versus with a co-founder: the real trade-offs, when each path works, and how to decide before you commit years to it.

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Anna Martin · Jan 29, 2025

How to Find a Co-Founder: A Step-by-Step Playbook

Where to meet potential co-founders, how to pitch without begging, and how to test fit before you commit — a practical playbook for finding a startup partner.

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Kai Lindemann · Oct 23, 2024
Startup Basics4 min read

How to Find a Startup Idea Worth Building

A repeatable way to find startup ideas: where good ones come from, how to spot real problems worth solving, and how to pick a business model that can pay.

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Anna Martin · Oct 19, 2024
Fundraising5 min read

Startup Pitch Deck Guide: Slides That Raise

The pitch deck structure investors expect, what each slide must prove, and the storytelling mistakes that quietly kill early-stage fundraising rounds.

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Anna Martin · Oct 11, 2024
Fundraising5 min read

How to Attract Investors to Your Startup

What investors actually look for in early-stage founders, how to build credibility before you raise, and the traits that turn a pitch into a real check.

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Kai Lindemann · Oct 1, 2024