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A primer on the Polish VC ecosystem
A primer on the Polish VC ecosystem

Before 2019, the Polish VC market was the size of a single B round in the US. Then it 10x'd. Bohdan Mashtalir breaks down how this happened, and the limitations that still hinder the space in Poland.

By Bohdan Mashtalir| January 4, 2021
How to evaluate an early-stage startup
How to evaluate an early-stage startup

This is my homemade methodology to assess early-stage startups. It's a simple but thorough checklist that prospective founders, investors, and employees can go through before committing their time or money.

By Stéphane Nasser| July 7, 2020
How to  interview users and unlock product-market fit
How to interview users and unlock product-market fit

This guide will take you through speaking to users, from preparing for these conversations to transforming insights into action. We’ll explore the best practices for asking the right questions, avoiding common pitfalls, and using user insights to drive product decisions that fuel growth.

By Călin Balea| January 1, 2020
A real-life VC investment framework - The 7+1 model
A real-life VC investment framework - The 7+1 model

Discover the investment framework a real VC uses to evaluate deals: problem, solution, business model, team, scalability, and capital efficiency.

By Stéphane Nasser| September 7, 2015