Raise a Pre-Seed Round with Just a Team, a Deck, and a VisionA tactical guide for early-stage founders on how to raise a pre-seed round without a product. Learn to sell a vision, prove demand, and build a fundable narrative.Some of the most successful tech companies were funded before a single line of code was written. Their founders sold a story, not a product. An early-stage Figma raised on the vision of collaborative design; Notion secured capital on the promise of an all-in-one workspace. Yet, many founders today believe they need a fully functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to even begin a conversation with investors. This pervasive myth leads to wasted time, depleted personal capital, and immense pressure to build something the market may not want and that investors, ultimately, may not fund. The real challenge at the pre-seed stage isn't engineering; it's generating conviction.This episode provides a step-by-step playbook for raising a pre-seed round without a live product. It deconstructs the art of selling a compelling vision, proving market demand before you build, and convincing early-believers to invest in your team and your idea. We will cover how to craft a "Vision Deck" that tells a story of scale, demonstrate traction without a single user, and identify the right investors who are paid to fund teams, not just traction charts.

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The Dawn of the Quantum Era and the Startup Surge

Harnessing the counterintuitive yet powerful principles of quantum mechanics, a new generation of technologies stands poised to reshape industries and redefine the very limits of computation. The potential impact is staggering, spanning breakthroughs in drug discovery and materials science, transformations in financial modeling and logistics optimization, the upheaval of cryptography, and novel frontiers in artificial intelligence – promising solutions currently far beyond the grasp of classical systems. After decades confined primarily to the realms of theoretical physics and cloistered laboratory experiments, the quantum field is palpably transitioning towards tangible development. This shift is marked by surging investment, ambitious national strategic initiatives, and, crucially, the emergence of a vibrant and dynamic startup ecosystem.

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1. A Migrant's Guide to Indian Cities: ⁠⁠Get the Book⁠⁠
2. AI Tools for Everyone: ⁠⁠Get the Book⁠⁠
3. Salt In Their Veins: Get the Book
4. The Invention Effect: Get the Book

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The final frontier is rapidly becoming the new frontier for Asia. The global space economy is undergoing a profound transformation, and the Asia-Pacific region is emerging as a powerhouse in the aerospace and satellite sectors. This surge is not merely about national prestige; it represents a strategic push towards technological leadership, economic diversification, and geopolitical influence. At the heart of this continental shift lies a compelling dynamic: an accelerating space race between the region's two giants, China and India. Driven by ambitious government visions, burgeoning private industries, and significant technological leaps, both nations are charting distinct paths towards the cosmos, reshaping the regional and global balance of power in space. This Episode delves into the contrasting approaches, ambitious goals, and cutting‐edge advancements defining the China–India space rivalry.

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A Migrant's Guide to Indian Cities: ⁠Get the Book⁠

AI Tools for Everyone: ⁠Get the Book⁠

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