How To Answer ‘What Problem Are You Solving’ Without Fluff
One of the first questions you’ll get as a founder is: “So, what problem are you solving?” It sounds simple. Yet many founders answer it with vague statements, buzzwords, or grand visions that lack grounding. That’s fluff. Worse, it betrays that you might not really know the problem. If you can’t answer this question clearly, […]
What Makes a Business Idea Fundable in 2025
Starting a business feels like setting off on an adventure. You imagine the possibilities. But here’s the thing: investors don’t back dreams alone. They back ideas that check certain real-world boxes. Some of those boxes are shifting in 2025, thanks to macro trends, changing expectations, and tougher competition. If you’re thinking of founding a startup […]
Why Your Startup Idea Might Fail Before It Even Launches
You’ve probably heard it before: “Just start. Don’t overthink.” And yes, there’s truth in that. Many great businesses began with little more than a rough sketch on a napkin and a stubborn belief that they could make it work. But there’s also the quiet graveyard of startups that started fast and burned out even faster, […]