Why some people get a second meeting... and others don't. 😬

Happy Friday! This week's been full of snow and ice here in Virginia... which means our kids have only gone to school for 1.5 days. 🫠

Anyway, I've been thinking about something this week...

If you're boring. If you're unrelatable. If you're overly focused on product rather than growth. You're not getting the second meeting and it's time to recognize that the problem is you. Read More​

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New episode: Fund Returns Money To LPs And Apple Forced Into AI Shareholder Vote

Carta, a leading provider of cap table management for startups, found themselves in some hot water recently. Ed and I aren't on the same page. 😅

Grab it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts or Google Podcasts -- and let me know what you think! 🙏🏼

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Can I speak at an event in your city?

If there's something related to entrepreneurship, venture capital or healthcare happening in your neck of the woods, count me in! Hit reply and let's get the dates on the calendar ASAP. 🙏🏼

If you're around, I'd love to meet you IRL:

• Sioux Falls, SD (Feb 15-16)
• Lubbock, TX (Apr 3-4)
• St Louis, MO (Nov 11-12)

Bonus: if there's a good donut place in town, I bet I can pull at least one other angel along too.

Hit reply and let's talk!

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That’s it for now, wishing you all the best for 2024!

-P