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pillar breakdown

You're pitching too early. Here's how I know.

May 28, 2026

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3 min read

You're pitching too early. Here's how I know.

Yes, we have to cover this again

Christopher Hines

investor insight

Marlon Evans is looking for founders who marry the problem, not the solution

May 26, 2026

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1 min read

Marlon Evans is looking for founders who marry the problem, not the solution

More investor insight

Christopher Hines

pillar breakdown

Why investors pass on your team in the first 5 minutes (and it's not your resume)

May 21, 2026

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3 min read

Why investors pass on your team in the first 5 minutes (and it's not your resume)

Here's what team means to investors

Christopher Hines

investor insight

Mike MacCombie invests in companies that don't need hype to succeed

May 19, 2026

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1 min read

Mike MacCombie invests in companies that don't need hype to succeed

Here's an AI investor you need to know.

Christopher Hines

investor insight

What Daniel Ibri at Mindset Ventures told me before writing his last check

May 13, 2026

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3 min read

What Daniel Ibri at Mindset Ventures told me before writing his last check

Discover what Mindset Ventures investor Daniel Ibri revealed about funding decisions—debunking myths about education, experience, and what truly matters to VCs.

Christopher Hines

pillar breakdown

May 11, 2026

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5 min read

Pillar Breakdown: Fundraising Readiness

Investors aren't passing on your idea. They're passing on your preparation.

Christopher Hines