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Solo founders get a bad rap. Investors often say they can’t succeed - but I’ve seen otherwise. In this week’s The Talent Ledger, I’m breaking down Industry Knowledge vs. Outside Perspective, and how insider expertise can make or break a solo founder’s success. I also share two

🐟 Will Stringer & Emmanuel de Boucaud (Chisos) closed a $100B funding gap by betting on underrated talent. They backed founders, not just companies, shifting the investment game. 💡 #Chisos #VentureCapital

I'm looking for more sponsors for Just Go Grind The podcast and newsletter are growing and target a mix of founders, investors, and operators Sponsorship includes the podcast, newsletter, and social posts reaching thousands of people per episode DM me if interested

I need a no-code/low code freelancer. Any direct recommendation? I'd rather not put the project out to Fiverr/etc. Tech stack: 🟢 Airtable 🟢 Make 🟢 Stacker 🟢 Perplexity/OpenAI 🟢 Twilio

Turning your dream into a career takes more than training and grit. It requires capital. JP Woodward knew it. Credit cards and loans didn’t make the cut. He chose athlete-first funding with Chisos. Choose a partner who believes in your potential. Visit→ chisos.io

Has anyone already done the Superpower vs Function Health comparison deep dive?

Invest in the person. People rarely fail. Companies fail

In early-stage investing, sometimes the greatest value-add isn't services or platforms—it's having the guts to be the first investor to say "yes." Early conviction sparks rounds, creates momentum, and is far rarer than most VCs admit.

Proud of this partnership. Athletes deserve more than endorsements — they deserve ownership. Excited to see Chisos + Kold Sports Group working together to make that happen. The best investment is in people. Always.

The founder of Replit ⠕'s advice for young people in 2025: “The future is entrepreneurship. Not just building companies, but being entrepreneurial inside companies too. We see non-engineers on Replit creating millions in revenue for their employers.” “The main skill is

Trust is one of the greatest economic factors in the world

🚨 $COIN Coinbase acquires Echo for $375M in cash and stock Echo’s Sonar platform has hosted 300+ token raises totaling $200M+ and will now power Coinbase’s push into tokenized fundraising and on-chain capital markets

Uber founder Travis Kalanick: “Every angel deal that gets done is a momentum play” Below are the key excerpts from Travis’s blog post [Startup Seed Raising Skillzzz]: 1. Priming the Pump. “Go to angel gatherings, industry conferences, any and all networking events. Meet people