Whether you’re building a company, actively investing, angel-curious and learning how to get started, or working to expand access to capital, most startup advice today is outdated, overly polished, or disconnected from the realities of building relationships, navigating power, and making decisions today.
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If you’ve ever felt that the usual startup advice didn’t fully apply to you or left out the parts that matter most, The Scroobious newsletter was written with you in mind. It’s for people navigating the startup ecosystem from many angles, including:
Founders building early-stage companies, especially outside traditional networks
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Mentors, advisors, and ecosystem builders who want to support meaningful work
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