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The Reputation Arbitrage: Why Being a “Top” VC is Easier Than You Think
Most VCs spend their time trying to look like geniuses. You can win simply by being a reliable human. Here is the blueprint for the “Low Bar” advantage.
 • Vijay Rajendran
Three Dangerous Lies Founders Are Told About Fundraising
I want to dismantle three pervasive lies that continue to mislead entrepreneurs
 • Vijay Rajendran
The Funding Framework Startup Pitch Deck
A stocking stuffer for those who are raising in 2026
 • Vijay Rajendran
Your idea isn't unique.
The NDA Fallacy: Why Secrecy is the Ultimate Anti-Signal
 • Vijay Rajendran
Sun Tzu as Startup Coach or The Secret of a Great Pitch Is Great Organization
Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail
 • Vijay Rajendran
How is AI Implementation Actually Going?
The most counterintuitive insight for enterprises and startups from a recent McKinsey survey is enlightening
 • Vijay Rajendran
Finding a Lead Investor & The Hard Truths of Fundraising
The journey to securing capital can be a psychological rollercoaster, a complex sales process, and a test of your network
 • Vijay Rajendran
3 Months, 3 Scenarios. Will we see AI’s Golden Age or Geopolitical Shock?
Why every investor, operator, and observer should be paying close attention.
 • Vijay Rajendran
The $2 Trillion Bet
Why Big Tech’s AI Capex “Overbuild” is a Opportunity for the Startup Ecosystem
 • Vijay Rajendran
Is your Next Funding Round a Bridge to Nowhere or a Bridge to Success?
Today, a bridge round—that little financial pit stop—has never been more confusing. Here's the difference between "haves" and "have nots."
 • Vijay Rajendran
The Funding Framework Guide to a Running a Great Fundraising Process
Successfully raising capital is often the necessary catalyst to propel your startup to the next level
 • Vijay Rajendran
How much should I be raising anyway?
Should you be raising a $2 million pre-seed round?
 • Vijay Rajendran
Vijay's Startup System Substack
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Vijay is a CEO Coach to High-Growth Startups | This newsletter is about how to get clarity, make decisions, and scale with GTM, Fundraising, and Team-Building
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