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April 12, 2026
You Don't Need Millions to Start
The most dangerous lie in startup culture is that you need capital to start. You don't. You need people who are building.
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April 8, 2026
5 Mistakes First-Time Founders Make (And How to Fix Them)
Building a startup is a skill. It can be learned. Most founders make the same mistakes first. Here's how to skip them.
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March 21, 2026
What Actually Happened at Our First Pitch Day
Six founders pitched. Six microgrants awarded. Here's what the room looked like and what we learned.
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