Founder Weekly

Welcome to issue 548 of Founder Weekly. Let's get straight to the links this week.

General

Everything is Broken

Kevin Miao explains a very real crypto use case: fixing the $14T securitization market.

Roadmap: The rise of synthetic media

The synthetic future is here—the AI-generated content movement across consumer and enterprise landscapes inspires new entrepreneurial opportunities. 

Seed Stage Founders Undervalue Angels With Marketing & Comms Expertise

Why Bringing These Two Skillsets Onto Your Cap Table Early Is Worth It.

Three questions to ask before turning your “passion” into a startup

Entrepreneurs solving their own problems can be a formula for startup success. But often, I see founders over-index on their unique situations. Before starting, consider this.

Marketing, Sales and PR

Monzo growth

Tom Blomfield, founder of the Monzo, shares early growth strategies that they used.

Trying To Reduce Churn Rate? Avoid These 3 Common Myths

Did you know that not all churn is bad? Or that improving your retention rate is a lot more impactful? Let's bust 3 of the most common churn rate myths!

Your Guide To Your First GTM Hire: How To Scale Your Team To Accelerate Growth

Early startups want to hire the best, and many go-to-market (GTM) hires stand out. But what skills do you look for, and how do you set them up for success?

Money and Finance

Risks From Falling Valuations Prompt More Startups to Extend Funding Rounds

Amid a broad downturn in venture funding, round extensions help maintain startup valuations.

The 2022 Cloud 100 Benchmarks

Bessemer reveals insights into the 2022 Cloud 100 cohort—valuation marks aren’t always a true indicator of fundamental performance and Centaurs are dominating the private cloud market.

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