Published inThe Achiiv BlogThe Problem of “Pitch-itis” And How to Cure ItI recently spoke to a founder who had won first place in a six-figure pitch competition. She was excited about getting funded but was…Nov 18Nov 18
Published inThe Achiiv BlogThe One Step That Can 10X Your Startup’s ProgressA few years ago we visited Houston to see the Saturn V rocket — the one that put humans on the moon. The exciting part was the countdown…Nov 4Nov 4
Published inThe Achiiv BlogMany Wrongs Make a Right: The Real Truth About ModelsI see many smart early-stage founders whose pitch decks completely skip the financials, or provide a cursory set of numbers that are just a…Oct 20Oct 20
Published inThe 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…Oct 6Oct 6
Published inThe 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
Published inThe 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
Published inThe 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
Published inThe 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
Published inThe 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
Published inThe 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