Hype & PR Fade. Patience Compounds.
Venture capital does itself no favors with an all-or-nothing mindset.
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Your Idea Isn’t Special. You Might Be.
“Why You?” is always the critical question we ask at Founder Collective, but in overheated markets, it becomes decisive.
Two New Metrics that Might Keep Your Startup Alive in 2026
I’m skeptical of many startup “rules.” But trusting in exceptional founders has rarely led me too far astray.
Noah Glass: Two Decades of Online Ordering and He’s Still Hungry
Having had the pleasure to work with Noah for two decades, I want to share a few reflections.
From Startups to Stewardship: Eric Paley Brings Founder-First Values to Public Service
Eric has chosen to step away from Founder Collective to assume the role of Secretary of Economic Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Anyone who has ever met Eric will instantly know why he is an inspired choice and a perfect fit.
If AGI Is Coming, Why Invest in Anything?
If you believe AGI is close, how do you justify backing a startup with a 5–10 year horizon? It’s a fair challenge, and one that deserves a better answer than: “We believe in founders.”