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thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Another week, another pulse check on venture. From top insights and reports to new funds, VC jobs, and the hottest deals—here’s everything you need to stay ahead. Let’s dive in 👇Market maps finally work in venture software. Scout — the AI agent made for VCs allows you market map with ease. Simply describe what you’re looking for, or look up the competitive landscape for a particular company.
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thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Some of the biggest missed fortunes in venture capital don’t come from saying no. They come from saying yes — and then disappearing. You spotted the rocket ship early. You wrote the first check. And when it started to take off... you got left behind. This is the pro-rata trap: when early-stage investors don’t follow on in their best companies, and their stake quietly shrinks round after round. It’s not enough to bet on the next Stripe. You have to stay in long enough to win.
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1 week ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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1 week ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Starting a business used to mean long nights of building, guessing, and iterating in the dark. You'd spot a problem, brainstorm solutions, and spend months—sometimes years—developing a product that might not even land. But that’s changing fast. AI tools like ChatGPT have evolved from smart assistants into entrepreneurial launchpads. What began as a Q&A tool is now fueling market research, product ideation, and even full-blown app development.
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2 weeks ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
This curated collection brings together 89 of the most insightful essays written by iconic startup founders and top venture capitalists—including Paul Graham, Sam Altman, Naval Ravikant, Jessica Livingston, and more. Each piece offers a masterclass in building, funding, and scaling companies—from the early ideation stage to exit (or failure).
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thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Another week, another pulse check on venture. From top insights and reports to new funds, VC jobs, and the hottest dealsÔÇöhereÔÇÖs everything you need to stay ahead. LetÔÇÖs dive in čĹçStruggling with ISO 27001, GDPR, or SOC 2? Join VantaÔÇÖs live demo to see how startups automate compliance & focus on growth.
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thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
In 2023, Sam Altman predicted:"Soon, a single person will build a billion-dollar company."Two years later, it’s no longer a prediction — it’s happening. If you're waiting for permission, you're already too late. A new breed of startup founder is emerging:Lean, unconventional, unstoppable — fueled by AI leverage and personal agency. The critical dividing line is no longer skills, degrees, or pedigree. It's agency:The internal drive to act without waiting for instructions.
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2 weeks ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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3 weeks ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Every founder wants to know:What does a great pitch deck actually look like? Today, I’m sharing a swipe file with 70+ real pitch decks from startups that raised over $1 billion in 2024—designed by Max Fleitmann. Whether you're refining your pitch, gearing up to raise, or advising a portfolio company, this collection is packed with lessons on what works (and what doesn’t) when you’re in front of investors.
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3 weeks ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Every time I hear or read such a story, it's a pain to see the waste. Anyone with enough experience in early-stage product development would suggest:- build less- validate earlier- don't *ever* ask about feedback on your product idea ("polite responses" suggests this type of questions)Getting a decent mentor (and actually listening to them) would be one way to get there.
