
246. Summertime Slowdown
In fundraising, the end of June is a lot like the end of November. If you don’t have a term sheet on the table, you’re not going to get one in the next month.
In fundraising, the end of June is a lot like the end of November. If you don’t have a term sheet on the table, you’re not going to get one in the next month.
The title of the book is not about romantic love, it’s about instilling a love for the work within your organization.
If you can become a great leader, people will dig deeper for what they’re building. An authoritarian approach will drive people away from your startup.
A culture of innovation that is tied into your vision and team goals will drive success throughout the organization.
You’re not going to hire the right people every time. Increase your chances by learning the “Who” methodology by Geoff Smart.
Live by your core values, without exception. Because any one exception will undermine those values for everyone.
It’s not just you; enabling autonomy is hard for all founders.
After you have articulated the vision, break it down into clear expectations for each individual. Done right, this will create autonomy.
The vision for your startup needs to come out of your head and be articulated to you company.
SpringTime partner, Jeff Gardner, released a new book, “Love Your People” that shares his insights through years of successful startup growth, turnarounds, and exits.
Why would Tom self-fund or limit fundraising if he could? It can distract from the business
Stacking SAFEs gets messy, vs. priced rounds that clean cap tables. And having more investors can benefit you because they can make introductions to other investors.
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