Archive - Evolution Accelerator

Startup Syntax: Champion Communication

Communicating with VC Analysts, Associates, and Principals: How to Equip Them to Champion Your Deal

Jun 14

Startup Syntax: Credible Clarity

Founders may gain credibility by clearly defining their startup's problem, solution, and product, to reduce communication pitfalls and fundraising…

Jun 7

May 2025

Startup Syntax: Minimize Misalignment

Founders all too often present solutions misaligned with grand problems, indicating a lack of market and customer understanding. Learn how to minimize…

May 31

Startup Syntax: Accelerator Lure

Startup accelerators may seem like shortcuts to funding. Offers from YC and Techstars may be no substitute for genuine relationships and traction.

May 24

Startup Syntax: Raising Reality

Understand equity dilution from raising capital. Explore bootstrapping benefits in capital constrained markets and strategic timing for seeking…

May 17

Startup Syntax: Venture Teams

Venture capital analysts and associates are key influencers often overlooked by founders. Clear communication empowers them to champion your deal to…

May 10

Startup Syntax: Innovation v. Invention

Innovation fuels startups. Rethinking existing solutions to meet market demands drives growth and impact. Focus on real problems that people really…

May 3

April 2025

Startup Syntax: Coach v. Mentor

Accelerators tout mentorship, but coaching is another vital resource for startups. Founders seeking guidance may consider both for optimal success.

Apr 26

Startup Syntax: Village Support

Global Investor Hannah Savage explores how the collective support of family, mentors, teams, and investors fuels startup success.

Apr 19

Startup Syntax: The Ask Behind the Ask

Investor Liaison Hannah Savage discusses navigating venture capital reference requests.

Apr 12

Startup Syntax: First, Only.

Global Investor Hannah Savage discusses the pitfalls of claiming “first” or “only.”

Apr 5

March 2025

Startup Syntax: Mental Health

Global Investor Hannah Savage talks "Sacrifice vs. Sustainability"

Mar 29

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