by Christian Rangen | May 25, 2026 | Education, Tools, Venture Capital
In our work with emerging VC fund managers globally, most say they add value. Yet, few can tell you exactly how. That gap — between the claim and the clarity — is what Scott Newton and I set out to explore. In 2024, we interviewed venture capital fund managers across...
by Christian Rangen | Apr 21, 2026 | Startups, Tools, Venture Capital
Startup founder, raising pre-seed, seed, seed+, Series A or B? Spent the last six weeks obsessing over your deck? Good. Now let’s talk about the other 95% of the job. By: Christian Rangen Most founders we meet show up to their first investor readiness session...
by Christian Rangen | Apr 13, 2026 | Partners, Strategy Simulation, Tools
Scale Up! is a powerful tool for building entrepreneurial skills, supporting founders, angels, investors and ecosystem builders. Globally, 6.000+ have been through Scale Up! But, as a new Scale Up! Facilitator and Partner, how do you actually take Scale Up! to market?...
by Christian Rangen | Apr 9, 2026 | Education, Startups, Tools
We have just finished reviewing a large number of startup pitch decks. Founders from across the ecosystem, at various stages, preparing for fundraising. Some early-stage, some early growth-stage. Some first-time founders, others serial entrepreneurs. It was a...
by Christian Rangen | Mar 29, 2026 | Education, Startups, Tools
Entrepreneurial Finance Readiness Level (TRL, but for founders raising capital) Most startups are familiar with the technical readiness of their product, commonly referred to as ‘TRL’ or Technology Readiness Level. But what about ‘investor readiness level’. What would...
by Christian Rangen | Mar 27, 2026 | Education, Startups, Tools
Did you know, pitching might not be your secret weapon after all. Instead, pitch less , and ask your investors better questions. This article is part two in our three part-series helping startup founders prepare for major startup- and investor conferences. Read also...
