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I'm here to help you build, grow, and raise capital for your startup.
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One framework
One useful tool
One emerging trend
One founder quote
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And who's writing it?
I'm Michael Houck. Founder, creator, and investor.
My last startup raised $15 million, including a Series A from a16z. I also cofounded an early stage venture firm and invested in over 40 startups.
Before that, I was a product manager at Airbnb and was part of the early team at Uber Eats.
These days I'm focused on growing this newsletter — expect high-quality, well researched but concise pieces each week.
PS: I post 2-3 threads about startups and venture capital on my Twitter each week. If you enjoy this newsletter you'll probably like them as well.