Tackling Taxes: What Every Startup Needs to Know
Navigating startup taxes can be challenging, but this comprehensive guide simplifies the process. Learn how to handle 1099 filings, leverage R&D tax credits for significant savings, and strategically ...
30 Jan 202524min
2025 Predictions Episode
The time of year for reflection is upon us, so in this week’s episode the team and I review our 2024 predictions and dive into bold forecasts for 2025. From the impact of geopolitical shifts to the st...
18 Dec 202458min
How to Fund Your Startup: Navigating the Full Spectrum of Investor Options
In this week’s episode Phuong and I dive into the essentials of early-stage startup fundraising, exploring the diverse options available to founders. We discuss everything from leveraging friends and ...
5 Dec 202420min
Reimagining Storytime: Wendy's Mission to Reinvent Reading for Kids
What if I told you there’s a way to make reading as entertaining and interactive as video games and social media?Wendy - an innovative new app that’s transforming how kids engage with stories - is doi...
15 Nov 202427min
How Much Equity Should You Give Early Employees? A Guide to Structuring Your Startup’s Cap Table to Fuel Growth and Attract Investors
This week, Phuong and I dive into one of the most crucial yet often perplexing aspects of startup formation: cap table construction and equity distribution. If you're setting up a startup or restructu...
31 Okt 202426min
Future of Warfare: How Rapid Innovation is Affecting Military Strategy
As someone passionate about the role of innovation in advancing society, I’m particularly interested in how rapidly evolving technologies - like artificial intelligence, robotics, and dual-use technol...
17 Okt 202444min
Decoding Startup Funding: The Art and Science Behind Determining Your Raise
Determining how much capital a startup should raise during each funding round is hard. This week, Phuong and I break down the tools and methodologies that founders and VCs use to calculate the right n...
3 Okt 202429min
Fighting Business Fraud: How BizDefender Protects Small Companies
We kick off a new season by sitting down with Patrick Butler, the CEO of BizDefender. Patrick, a seasoned founder with deep technical expertise, discusses his latest venture, BizDefender, a company co...
19 Sep 202422min
