Shubha K. ChakravarthyinThe Achiiv BlogThe Last Mile Trap in Pitching, and How You Can Fix ItThe startup was building a transformational hard-tech product. The technology was impressive. They had a functioning prototype, and a…4d ago4d ago
Shubha K. ChakravarthyinThe Achiiv BlogWhy Customer Discovery Can Go Wrong, And How to Fix ItThere’s a problem in the startup world that I rarely see addressed. It can trip up your efforts in a big way, and is invisible unless…Sep 22Sep 22
Shubha K. ChakravarthyinThe Achiiv BlogSecrets of Great Market SizingThe founder was building a platform that would help thousands of patients live better lives by helping them manage a complex jumble of…Sep 8Sep 8
Shubha K. ChakravarthyinThe Achiiv BlogBeyond Spreadsheets: From Narrative to Numbers in Four StepsThe founders behind this startup were extremely talented — deep expertise, impressive traction, and solid names in their market as advisors…Aug 11Aug 11
Shubha K. ChakravarthyinThe Achiiv BlogYour Financial Story in Three ActsThe startup had already racked up great wins. They had signed up multiple B2B customers. User feedback was positive. Traction was…Jul 28Jul 28
Shubha K. ChakravarthyinThe Achiiv BlogMVP to MVM: The Crucial Step Most Founders MissShe got the call with barely three days to prepare. An influential investor wanted to discuss her idea and potentially also help her…Jul 141Jul 141
Shubha K. ChakravarthyinThe Achiiv BlogFrom Vision to Valuation: How Financial Storytelling Can Transform Your StartupShe had poured her heart and two years of her life into developing this new technology that would drastically improve outcomes in…Jun 301Jun 301
Shubha K. ChakravarthyinThe Achiiv BlogNail Your Niche: A Founder’s Guide to Category ClarityThe hidden leverJun 16Jun 16
Shubha K. ChakravarthyinInvisible InkEp 10 — The Insider’s Guide to Getting Business InsuranceAnna Maria Viti Welch runs The Viti Companies, an independent insurance agency founded in 1938 that is still family-owned and operated. She…Aug 24, 2023Aug 24, 2023
Shubha K. ChakravarthyinInvisible InkEp 9 — Blazing a New Trail in Venture CapitalShruti Gandhi, GP wears multiple hats as a GP and LP. She is a commissioner at San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System. As an engineer…Aug 22, 2023Aug 22, 2023