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November 6, 2026
I still walk past the door of my first startup.
The company is gone. The sticky outline isn't, and I see it differently now.
Read it nowStartup advice that reflects how capital actually moves
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angel-curious and learning how to get started, or working to expand access to capital, most startup advice today is outdated, overly polished, or disconnected from the realities of building relationships, navigating power, and making decisions. The Scroobious newsletter exists to close that gap.
Who it's for
Anyone who has felt the usual startup advice didn't fully apply to them, or left out the parts that matter most:
- Founders building early-stage companies, especially outside traditional networks
- Investors and the angel-curious learning how to evaluate opportunities and build conviction
- Mentors, advisors, and ecosystem builders who want to support meaningful work
- Anyone thinking deeply about access, equity, and how capital actually moves
What you'll get
- Guidance on fundraising and angel investing grounded in real-world experience
- Perspective on capital access, relationships, and how trust actually gets built
- Reflections on company building, advocacy, and decision-making as it happens
- Curated events, grant opportunities, and member spotlights
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