Founding Journey

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Launching the Founding Journey Podcast

Launching the Founding Journey Podcast

And our chats with the founders of Cameo and beehiiv

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Founder PsychologyFounder Psychology
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The Founder Journey with Brett Adcock ($2.7 Billion IPO)

The Founder Journey with Brett Adcock ($2.7 Billion IPO)

His best advice on fundraising and handling tough times

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Deep DivesDeep Dives
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How Investors Secretly Tell Founders They're Not Interested

How Investors Secretly Tell Founders They're Not Interested

It can be hard to tell sometimes tbh, but here's how

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
GrowthGrowth
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How Sam Corcos Grew Levels into a $300 Million Startup

How Sam Corcos Grew Levels into a $300 Million Startup

And helped turn his co-founder into a big influencer

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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How Sam Corcos Grew Levels into a $300 Million Startup

How Sam Corcos Grew Levels into a $300 Million Startup

And helped turn his co-founder into a big influencer

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Two Minute StartupTwo Minute Startup
AI's Impact on Software

AI's Impact on Software

And the importance of the personal touch

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Case StudiesCase Studies
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Fundraising Case Study: Beehiiv

Fundraising Case Study: Beehiiv

How Tyler Denk Raised $50 million

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
PodcastPodcast
Launching the Founding Journey Podcast

Launching the Founding Journey Podcast

And our chats with the founders of Cameo and beehiiv

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Two Minute StartupTwo Minute Startup
When to Start a Startup

When to Start a Startup

And why the definition of SaaS is flipping

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Deep DivesDeep Dives
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How to Announce Your Fundraise

How to Announce Your Fundraise

And the most common mistake I see with announcements

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Two Minute StartupTwo Minute Startup
Increase Your First Draft Speed

Increase Your First Draft Speed

And Marc Andreessen's hiring advice

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Deep DivesDeep Dives
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Systems Are Good, Actually

Systems Are Good, Actually

Why AI should make founders rethink "move fast and break things"

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Two Minute StartupTwo Minute Startup
Avoid Venture Debt

Avoid Venture Debt

And why we need a new name for AI no code tools

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Case StudiesCase Studies
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He Raised Millions After His Dream Investor Backed Out

He Raised Millions After His Dream Investor Backed Out

The incredible turnaround story of BusRight

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
How To Raise $630 Million

How To Raise $630 Million

And what's next for my newsletter too

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Founder PsychologyFounder Psychology
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Wealth is the Reward

Wealth is the Reward

It's ok for founders to want to be rich

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
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