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Matt Wilson

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Investing in Seed/Series A tech startups at @AlliedVC • Previous founder turned angel investor & VC fund LP • Pitch us, invest, scout: allied.vc/more

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Charging cash-strapped startup founders for government-hosted tech events misses the entire point Public sector support should lower barriers, not create new ones

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Empowering girls through education is the single most powerful catalyst for driving economic and social prosperity in developing countries #DayOfTheGirl

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Founder & investor friends, I’ll be in LA for Tech Week and riding The Pitch Lift elevator on Oct 16 🛗 Come pitch your startup for a shot at $10k in non-dilutive funding 💰 Investors, drop me a message if you’d like to meet up ☕️ partiful.com/e/FGKtTeLh8TSn…

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Build on strength The fastest growing startups don’t fix weaknesses—they hire for them Pour resources into what makes you 10x better than competitors, not what makes you 1x less bad Your edge is in depth, not breadth

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What a night! 400+ founders lined up for their shot in #ThePitchLift — 60 seconds, one VC, and $10,000 on the line. The concept: Pitch while riding an elevator. The setting: A rooftop overlooking Hollywood with a DJ, incredible food, and an energy you could feel in every

What a night! 400+ founders lined up for their shot in #ThePitchLift — 60 seconds, one VC, and $10,000 on the line.

The concept: Pitch while riding an elevator.

The setting: A rooftop overlooking Hollywood with a DJ, incredible food, and an energy you could feel in every
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Startup naming tip: If you need a pronunciation guide, it’s not a good name. Startup names should be instantly pronounceable. If you’re adding “(pronounced…)” to your deck or website, go back to the drawing board.

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Just used Perplexity to negotiate a new car Got instant market data & cut through the dealership tactics Saved $12,000. Absolute game changer. AI has leveled the playing field for car buyers

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Everyone’s chasing the same opportunities. But have YOU identified something unique that others don’t see? That’s the difference.

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Common fundraising mistake: Getting a verbal commitment from a lead investor, then stopping your raise while waiting for the wire. Don’t fall for it. Investors drag their feet, face liquidity issues, or take months to close. Your round stalls. Keep fundraising until cash hits

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To make money in VC you need to invest 2+ years before a sector gets hot — when everyone thinks it's crazy or stupid. If you're investing once it's hot, you're not doing venture. You're momentum trading. Alpha is in the willingness to look stupid.