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Sam Altman literally condensed 20 years of startup wisdom into 17 rules every founder needs to read:

While everyone chases quick wins, we back the long game. Real innovation can't match software timelines. We give founders time to build things that actually matter—through the critical middle phase where breakthroughs happen and foundations get built. Patient capital. Real

Tuesday Tip for Founders: Your first 10 customers are more valuable than your next 1000. They’ll teach you: - What features actually matter - How to price your product - Where to find more customers - How to improve your onboarding Go deep before you go wide. #founder

The strongest partnerships begin with a single truth: Your thesis, their belief. When they sync, the future bends toward you.

We asked our LinkedIn community: What's the fastest-growing sector for venture studios in 2025? Here are the results: AI & Agentic Systems: 73% Climate Tech: 18% The market has spoken. Venture studios aren't just funding anymore—they're building the tech infrastructure and

Naval dropped the best life advice

Happy Thanksgiving from Walsh Karra Holdings! Grateful for the founders, partners, and innovators shaping tomorrow. Wishing everyone a day of joy & gratitude 🍂

Most founders don't realize how much investors obsess over whether you are the right person for this business. It is not enough to have a good idea, they want to know why you specifically, can pull this off. Did you spend years dealing with this problem yourself? Have you

“We’re interested” becomes “here’s the term sheet” when founders prove momentum is real. Keep building, keep closing, keep shipping - traction during diligence is what converts belief into investment. #investment #founders Greg Walsh 🛡️🦙🔮🌏♻️ 🤝 Phani Karra

As a founder, you should never go silent. Many founders only talk to investors when they want to raise money. That is a huge mistake. Regular investor updates even if it's just short ones, they show progress, discipline, and honesty. They help investors understand your journey,

It's almost as if this pie in the sky thinking is not realistic at all

Your first $100K is from skills. Your first $1M is from hiring. Your first $10M is from systems. Your first $100M is from building leaders. Your first $1B is from brand.

Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas filled with warmth and meaningful moments with loved ones. May your day be filled with peace, happiness, and cherished memories. Merry Christmas from all of us at Walsh Karra Holdings

2026 is here 🎆 Ready to back the next wave of world-changing founders. Let’s build. #NewYear #VentureCapital Phani Karra Greg Walsh 🛡️🦙🔮🌏♻️ 🤝