by Zack Ellison | Sep 25, 2024 | Columns
Pitch With Proof: How to Win Over Investors Evidence and clear strategy will show investors that your business can succeed. Every year, venture capitalists review thousands of startup pitches. Many of these presentations are all hype. They lack substance and are...
by Zack Ellison | Sep 23, 2024 | Columns, Editor's Picks
Venture Debt: Mastering the Art of Sourcing High-Quality Deals In part 13 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence shares fundamental principles for sourcing high-potential venture debt deals. One of the first questions I’m asked by...
by Zack Ellison | Aug 20, 2024 | Columns
Mastering Mental Health for Founders: Advanced Strategies for Lasting Well-Being Our expert, a founder himself, outlines timeless strategies for founders to strengthen mental health and sustain growth. As a founder, I understand the relentless pressures that come with...
by Zack Ellison | Aug 20, 2024 | Columns, Editor's Picks
Venture Debt: Top Tips on Managing a Portfolio In part 12 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence shares core principles for managing venture debt portfolios focused on high-growth, innovative start-ups. In venture finance,...
by lorraine@creativedotstudio.com | Jul 23, 2024 | Columns, Editor's Picks
Venture Debt: How to Best Evaluate Leadership Teams In part 11 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence explores the critical importance of evaluating leadership teams when lending to early-stage, high-growth companies. Imagine...
by Zack Ellison | Jul 22, 2024 | Columns
Mastering Mental Health for Founders: Advanced Strategies for Lasting Well-Being Meditation and self reflection are great ways to stave off stress. In the high-pressure world of startups, mental health often takes a back seat, leading to severe consequences for both...
