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In the tech startup sphere, advisory shares are a double-edged sword. Let's venture into the realm of startup advisory shares, addressing the whys, whos, and how muchs.

Need a financial model for your startup? Fear not. I have extensively compared the top 12 templates, free and paid, so you don't have to do it.

This is episode 10 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Russ Shaw shares his journey from launching Skype’s mobile division to leading O2 as CMO, where he famously pulled Arsenal’s sponsorship. Now the founder of Tech London Advocates (10,000+ members), he discusses tech leadership, branding, and ecosystem growth.

The Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) is a popular financial instrument for startups who want to raise funds. This post will teach you the specifics of a SAFE, which is more complex that the name suggests.

A "startup studio" or "venture studio" is a structure that builds and grow a startup from scratch. In this article, we’ll focus on how venture studios operate, the benefits provide to founders, and how they stand out in the startup ecosystem.

This is episode 13 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Max talks about how he started building websites at 13 and later scaled his edtech company, StudyHelp, to millions in revenue before exiting. Now leading Wizard Ventures, he shares insights on acquiring and scaling internet startups, driving traffic, and crafting effective pitch decks.

A typical tech startup lifecycle consists of 3 major stages: Garage, Growth Machine, and Unicorn. Framework based on Steve Blank, Reid Hofman, Brian Balfour, Morgan Brown.