Michael Garrison

There are many ways of thinking about and approaching PMF (Product-Market Fit). This article walks founders through Sequoia's Arc framework for pre-seed and seed stage companies. https://www.sequo...

Startups are the lifeblood of our economy and innovation across the globe. They create jobs, new products, dreams, and disruption. They are led by entrepreneurs who work hard to bring their ideas t...

A transformational mentorship is a relationship that offers something powerful to both the mentee and the mentor. As a mentee, the trick to fully engaging your mentor lies in finding the right pers...

Airbnb underwent a design-driven transformation, inspired by Apple's emphasis on design. They navigated the COVID-19 crisis by restructuring and replacing product managers with product marketers. A...

The majority of successful startup exits come through acquisitions rather than initial public offerings (IPOs). Founders should realistically assess their startup's potential and limitations before...

Venture capital (VC) funding brings significant changes to a startup, including ceding some control and committing to hypergrowth, transparency, and accountability. Entrepreneurs need to ensure tha...

The article discusses what venture capitalists (VCs) look for when evaluating startup pitches. To stand out and secure Series A investment, founders need to have a compelling startup story that dem...

A startup's future can be significantly influenced by its term sheet for proposed financing. The term sheet outlines the financial terms, valuation, control, and profit distribution in the event of...

This article discusses the possibilities and challenges of startup pivots, drawing lessons from successful founders who have navigated these changes. Pivoting, or radically redirecting a startup, c...

Creating a compelling pitch deck is crucial for startup founders seeking funding. In a short timeframe, usually 2-5 minutes, investors decide whether to meet with the founder based on the pitch dec...