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4 Cold Outreaches That Actually Worked on Me (with screenshots!)
No warm intro? Try these.
 • Kathryn O'Day
Should You Talk To VCs Who Are Not A Fit?
A founder’s time is valuable.
 • Kathryn O'Day
4 Lessons I Learned From Student Entrepreneurs
I had the honor of serving as a judge for InVenture Prize last week.
 • Kathryn O'Day
The Top David Cummings Blogs Every Founder Should Read
Best of the best. Here's what I forward to founders every week.
 • Kathryn O'Day
The Real Pros & Cons of a High Valuation
What news headlines don't tell you.
 • Kathryn O'Day
5 Wild Ways To Pre-Sell Your Product
Fund your product before you build it!
 • Kathryn O'Day
8 Signs You've Got Authentic Demand (& 10 Signs You Don't!)
ICYMI: At Atlanta Ventures…WE LOVE AUTHENTIC DEMAND!!!!!!!
 • Kathryn O'Day
Not All VCs Are Built the Same (Here's Why)
6 major differences among investors
 • Kathryn O'Day
3 Things Venture Investors May Flag In Your Pitch
Watch out for these & how to fix them!
 • Kathryn O'Day
5 Bad Reasons Founders Raise Money
Should you raise capital for your startup? Here's 5 traps to watch out for!
 • Kathryn O'Day
Things Coming From the Atlanta Ventures Studio in 2025
I’m excited to share — hot off the presses — what’s been going on in the Atlanta Ventures Studio and what’s new in 2025!
 • Kathryn O'Day
No Tricks, Just Treats—20+ Blogs to Fight Your Investor Fears
The more you know, the less scary things are. In honor of Halloween, here’s a giant cauldron of tips and strategies with over 20 blogs to navigate the…
 • Kathryn O'Day
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