Field notes for first-time founders.

Short, practical pieces on raising your first round: storytelling, organization, outreach, and closing. The same ground the book covers, kept current.

Fundraising

How Much Should You Raise in a Pre-Seed Round?

Raise to a milestone, not to a number you saw on a podcast. Here is how to size a pre-seed round that buys real runway without giving the company away.

June 18, 2026 · 5 min read