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AI Is Leaving the Demo Why 2026 Will Be the Year Software Starts Doing the Work
AI had its “wow” moment.
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🧠 16VC Insight: The Narrative Funnel — Why Story Has Replaced Marketing for Early-Stage Startups in 2025
Marketing funnels used to be simple: ads → clicks → conversions.
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16VC Insight: The Distribution Moat — Why Startups With No Marketing Budget Are Beating Big Tech in 2025
For the first time in a decade, distribution—not product quality—is deciding who wins.
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The 16VC Story So Far
When people hear about 16VC today, they often see the words venture capital fund and global.
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Why Most Early-Stage Startups Don’t Really Know Their Customer
I noticed something this week while speaking with a few early-stage founders.
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When Is Your Startup Ready to Raise Funding? Metrics, Waitlists, and Money in 2025
In today’s competitive startup environment, understanding when your company is truly ready to raise outside capital is both art and science.
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16VC: A New Venture Capital Fund Backing AI & Tech Innovators
Discover 16VC, a new venture capital fund empowering bold AI and tech founders worldwide. Learn about our mission, team, and approach to early-stage…
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16VC Founder Sridhar Arunagiri on RI5E Berlin Lessons: Transparency and Fair Global Teams
Reflections on early-stage operations, fair compensation, and building international teams the right way
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❤️‍🔥 Co-Founder Compatibility Test: Like Tinder, But For Your Sanity
by 16VC | Finding the Perfect Match to Build Your Startup Without Losing Your Mind
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