Play long-term game with long-term people Naval #naval

Valid advice for founders from an OG. If you are planning on applying to Y Combinator or Techstars read this 👇

Are You Asking the Wrong Investors for Funding? Are you an early-stage founder unsure about when to start chasing venture capital or join an accelerator?  Here's the truth: knowing what stage your startup is in can save you a lot of wasted effort and rejection. If you're

Can You Raise Funds with Just an Idea? The short answer is yes — and no. There was a time when startups could pitch ideas alone and secure funding, but that era has passed. So what can you do instead?

Mark Zuckerberg coded Facebook. This woman monetized it. When Sheryl Sandberg joined, Facebook had almost no revenue. But when she left: $118 Billion. Every entrepreneur needs to understand the story of Facebook's most valuable player:

The future should look like the future.

Competition can be fierce, but it also has to be fair and legal 👌

🎤 Mohammed Qahtani, a Saudi engineer, delivered one of the most impactful speeches ever, winning the Toastmasters World Championship. He showcased the strength found in words...

Me discussing with someone: I don't buy the idea of patient capital, Investment should be in a relay, not a fixed hope for the best kinda investment . The person I was discussing with said "I don't think that is how it's done in Silicon Valley" Here we go again!! 🙄

Many founders think venture capital is the only path to securing money, but there are several alternative funding options that could suit your business better. So, What are Alternative Funding Options and How you can access them 👇

Founders how to know what price to raise a fundraising round at? Ask one simple question: What price do I think I can confidently raise at when I need to go out and raise next time? This price needs to be 3x the price of the round you are raising now.

🚀 Excited to launch Fintech Evenings at Flutterwave —physical events for anyone building or curious about fintech! Join us for the 1st edition on Fraud & Fintech with experts from PiggyVest , Fincra , Wakanow & Flutterwave . 🔥 🗓️ Date: Thurs, 24th Oct 📍

Join us at TMCON Abuja this Saturday. tmcon.live

"I gave it my all" - How much was your all?

If you're offered a seat on a rocket ship 🚀, don't ask what seat!💺” – Sheryl Sandberg

No(s) are the steps you take to get to Yes(s). Investor rejection can feel like a setback, but it’s a crucial part of your growth as a startup founder. Learn how to handle it, understand the reasons behind it, and take actionable steps to turn ‘no’ into future opportunities.