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Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

Why You Should (Or Shouldn’t) Raise from Corporate Venture Funds

Curious about raising from corporate venture funds? In this blog, we break down how CVCs actually work, when founders should (and shouldn’t) approach them, and how to build the right relationships.

Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

May 18, 2025

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7 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

How to Piss Off Investors

Founders often blame investors for silence, but the truth is, most are killing their chances with lazy outreach, irrelevant pitches, and straight-up lies — here’s how to stop doing that.

Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

May 8, 2025

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17 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

Behind the Silence: What Founders Often Miss About Investors

What looks like silence, ghosting, or vague feedback from investors is often just fear, timing, or herd mentality — understanding how the game really works makes it a lot easier to play.

Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

Apr 16, 2025

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16 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

Stop Wasting Time on VCs Who’ll Never Back You

Most cold emails go unanswered not because your startup is bad, but because you’re pitching to the wrong investors.

Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

Apr 11, 2025

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3 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

No Traction, No Problem: How Angel Investors Can Save Your Startup

Raising money with no traction? Angel investors might be your best shot — and if you know how to find them, they can do a lot more than just write a cheque.

Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

Apr 3, 2025

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6 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

“Don’t Take the Fcking Money” – Red Flags Every Founder Should Know

When you’re desperate to raise, it’s easy to ignore the red flags — but saying yes to the wrong investor can cost you way more than just equity.

Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

Mar 26, 2025

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17 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

Why Your Startup Isn’t Getting Investor Meetings

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Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

Mar 12, 2025

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10 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

6 Ways to Fund Your Startup Without Giving Up Equity

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Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

Feb 26, 2025

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13 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

How to Hack Confidence Before a Pitch

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Vasily Alekseenko
Chris Howard (PhD)
Vasily Alekseenko, +1

Jan 22, 2025

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11 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

Should You Bootstrap or Go for VC Funding?

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Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

Nov 10, 2024

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11 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

How to Do Networking Properly: Practical Tips for Building Real Connections

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Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

Nov 3, 2024

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13 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

Why Knowing a Fund’s Stage Matters Before You Pitch

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Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

Oct 28, 2024

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10 min read

Adventuring through the Canadian Rockies

Navigating FOMO in Fundraising: How Founders Can Use It to Their Advantage

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Vasily Alekseenko
Vasily Alekseenko

Oct 21, 2024

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10 min read

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