Hey #founders, an #IPO or #acquisition might not be in the cards for you, so what is? Find out in the latest issue of the Fundraising Demystified newsletter here: email.thunder.vc/the-founder-fa…

If an accelerator doesn't invest cash in your startup, it's not really an accelerator - it's a service provider. Nothing wrong with that, but don't think you're joining an accelerator - you're a client buying a service.

Founders: An 18% loan isn’t “pretty good” if the covenants are designed to make you default. Kaustav Das Efficient Capital Labs said it best: “It was absolutely impossible for them not to default.” Learn the real cost of debt.

Hey #Web3, we're experiencing some visibility issues with our token. Exploring all options to bring Thunder VC "on chain" Will update on this matter asap!

Transparency isn’t optional—it’s essential for building trust with your team and customers.

The best leaders listen more than they talk.

Growth is messy and uncomfortable, but it’s where the magic happens.

Celebrate your team’s diversity—it’s a source of strength and innovation.

Focus on building relationships, not just transactions.

The market rewards persistence and adaptability over perfection.

Always be ready to pivot when the data tells you to.

Don't put a date on the cover of your pitch deck. When your deck cover says “March” and it's May, you're telling investors that you have low attention to details. Worse, you're signaling that you've been raising for 2 months and still on the hunt. So don't do it.

At Solana Labs we decided to give @Method_OS a 25,000$ grant to build their AI agent operating system. Accelerate.

Empower your team to make decisions and take ownership.