Let’s talk Pro Rata Rights. I know it’s Q4 and term sheets in the Venture World are spreading like wildfire However, let’s not skip the fundamentals

Remember when you follow the way....the way appears Check out my most recent newsletter. Be Sure to subsrcibe as well open.substack.com/pub/lightspe... #econsky #startups #banking #venturecapital

Traction can manifest itself in many forms in the pre-revenue stage - LOIs (Letters of Intent) - Prototype/MVP data - Customer Interviews - Waitlist #startups #venturecapital

OpenAI plans to go public at the second half of 2026 at a 1 Trillion dollar valuation Why are they doing this strategically at this moment? Open AI wants to build 30 gigawatts of computing capacity and operate globally.

Founders: knowing your term sheet isn’t just paperwork—it’s your shield and your playbook. Each term shapes your control, financial outcome, and long-term vision.

Social media has a lot of Alpha in the VC/PE space. It's the one thing AI can't replace (a presence on the data space. Join me on TikTok (50k) covering all things VC/PE/Policy/Tech Tiktok: lnkd.in/guzinMA9

I used to chase chaos and volatility. Now I chase routine and consistency….

Greetings, just a reminder don’t be scared to take on new challenges and learn new skills

Seems that the stars align schedule-wise so I'm free Question: Does anyone have a plug for @afro-tech.bsky.social tickets Hoping I get a response lol

I’m a huge believer in subtle signs I think this means that Argentina will be defending their World Cup title in 2026 (some of the Games will be in Houston btw) Proud Argentine ❤️ Messi’s last ride will be a good one @FIFAcom @FIFAWorldCup

$81.2B amassed, yet the gates stay bolted. Oversized portfolios shun $1-3M rounds, demanding proven $3-5K MRR and time-tested resilience—seed-to-Series A now spans 774 days.

AI is impact VC/PE in two different ways AI reshapes Venture Capital and Private Equity distinctly. VC uses AI to scan vast data fast, spot startups, speed deal sourcing, and replace gut feeling with analytics. PE invests in AI to boost operations, manage risks, and refine deal terms.

Be wary, technical debt (the cost to implement AI) can eat into your capital raise before a term sheet is even issued Estimated burden for 2025 AI-driven startups: Pre-seed: ~$75K–$150K (15–30 % of $500K raise) Seed: ~$450K–$900K (15–30 % of $3M) Series A: ~$2.7M–$5.4M (15–30 % of $18M)

Every experience you have had (win lose or pivot) compounds into the next phase of life. Pay attention to the season you are in and learn the skills #lifelesson

I don't know why people say that Angel Investors are hard to find. Just research "Angel Groups near me" They tend to congregate together for a yearly membership to syndicate deals. Thank me later #econsky

The dangers of vibe coding then raising venture capital. Think like this 🔮 if everyone can vibe code it. Is it really defensible? #venturecapital #startups

Not a fan

The golden age is here for remodernizing old industries The golden age of remodernization is unfolding. Capital is shifting from code to concrete—hard-tech, energy, materials, and advanced manufacturing.

Practice doing something hard so that way when life gets hard it’s easier to manage For me it’s the Saturday morning long run before I get started with anything else

Real investors/advisors get their hands dirty too This is the way #startups #econsky #venturecapital

A perfect example of a pre-seed raise 1) paint the picture 2) seasoned team 3) product roadmap

Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Focus on now

Doing a lot of amazing things at the moment at Bloom Co. Capital Feel free to reach out on the website (below) Partnerships (we want to hear from you, Investor, LP, Studio, or whatever amazing entity you are at): schedule time on the site or DM here

The song I feel like I need to play when you absolutely destroyed a speed workout and your @Garmin watch says your VO2 max is maintaining.... Next time ill do better.... #runner

Most think breaking into VC means joining a startup or fund—but the smartest hidden route is via a merchant bank. They invest their own capital in private deals, giving you real VC exposure: sourcing, structuring, and fundraising experience—all in one role. #venturecapital #vc #econsky

Non-technical AI Founders who vibe coded themselves to profitability

I wish we would stop making up terms in VC lol. With VC math being broken (AI valuations) there’s NO need to start adding a round called “Seed+” thanks

Jesus taught us that nothing is too hard because he overcame the world already...... #christian

Remember this when raising a Pre-Seed round Traction will be in the form of multiple revenue streams and a product road map Painting the picture to profitability #startups #venturecapital #preseed

ICE, owner of @NYSE , eyes a $2B stake in @Polymarket . From seed to Thiel-led rounds, capital was deployed with precision: rails, acquisitions, regulatory muscle. Now built to absorb scale without buckling, it draws TradFi deeper into prediction markets. #startups #web3 #vc #econsky

How i broke into VC I've worked for institutional funds for the longest but now with my partners we assembled what is called a "merchant bank" The advantage is that you can do all of your functions in house VC/PE/Debt It's great for founders and LPs. Any questions on this? #econsky

Remember, God sends Angels...thank those around you as often as you can

SPV use has surged post-AI boom: 📈 +235% YoY in 2021 (Carta) 💰 Median AUM hit $2.17M in 2023 📊 67% of $10M+ SPVs now charge fees 🔁 Secondary SPVs ↑118% ⚔️ 80% of 2025 SPV capital flows to AI + defense Chart: @PeterJ_Walker #venturecapital #vc #startups #ai #finance

@JeffBezos brings up a good point about the AI bubble bursting The aftermath and residue will leave society better than going on

"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or in dread of them, for the Lord your God is the One who is going with you. He will not desert you or abandon you." -Deuteronomy 31:6-8

So, a soon-to-be builder talked to me on TikTok live today and asked me this "I'm thinking about founding a startup, and I have an 8k budget. What should I do? I want to build an app." In this day and age, you have "vibe-coding" tools such as Lovable , Base44, and Cursor

In 2021, capital tore through AI like current through copper. Seed rounds at $10M pre felt normal. $70B poured in by year’s end—venture sheets burned bright. Now the voltage dropped. Series A valuations down 35%. Deal flow sliced in half. (Thread)

I had some time to think this weekend. Have you ever just sat back and reflected, and it brought nostalgia? Does the military help to "Break into VC?" I think so (under certain parameters). Read more in my weekly newsletter (subscribe while you're at it) #veteran #startups #venturecapital

Come hang out on TikTok Live with me in a few minutes. Let's talk about Web3 in the shipping industry, Hardtech, AI, OpenAI AI and all things investing www.tiktok.com/@_chris_gonz... #startups #venturecapital #Investing

20 mile run (3rd ever in like 4 years kinda scary) 7 mile warmup 12 miles (1 mile on 1 mile off) 1 mile cool-down Big boy running

I want to back those founders who still use their personal email for customers and their cell phone numbers as a business numbers. The alpha is found here

Pray about it. Work for it then make it happen…

Head on over to tiktok (and dual streaming else where) Looking at Startups #:012, Friday night talks with VCs, ask me anything and my investor/tech friends www.tiktok.com/@_chris_gonz... Lets get into it #startups #venturecapital #tech #finance

Sperm racing raises $10M to combat male infertility utilizing microscopic race track #startups #technews #fertility #venturecapital #tech

Just some market research There is a lot of Alpha in hard tech; the revenue multiples are steadier in the long term than those in AI. The best hardtech startups are in Texas (in my completely biased opinion, but I can quantify it, of course :) )

The next big frontier after the AI bubble burst (I give it 9-12 months) Will be 1) Legal tech/compliance 2) Cyber security AI has amplified the need to protect IP and data Your thoughts? #econsky #startups

Idk how people haven’t figured this out yet

BREAKING: Trump is seeking $10 BILLION+ for a farmer bailout. Why the hell is my money going to bail out people who voted for Trump, who hurt them financially? Meanwhile he's taking healthcare away from people who need it.

Funding tips for startups: How to raise capital via cold email There is a technique to it Start with 1) Intro 2) Thesis fit and value (fund economics as well if possible) 3) Traction (KPI heavy) 4) brief raise details (Use of Funds) #startups #venturecapital #investing #business #econsky

Q3 2025 IPOs: Tepid heat, not a boil US VC-backed IPOs have nudged upward, not surged. The third quarter brought a modest lift—enough to break the slump, not shatter ceilings. After a two-year freeze, the thaw is cautious: IPO exit value crept above $50B, highest since Q4 2021.