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Raising Money Isn’t the Hard Part. Here’s What Founders Get Wrong After the Check Clears.

Raising money feels like the milestone, but it often exposes the deeper problems a startup has been avoiding.

04.10.2026 20

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung

Your Pitch Opens the Door. These Operating Habits Earn My Investment.

Investors learn more from a founder's operating habits than from their pitch, and a few simple systems can prove you're serious about building.

26.09.2026 20

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung

I Watched My Startup Run Out of Time and Money — Here Are the 5 Steps That Turn a Setback Into Your Next Advantage

Failure in startups is inevitable, but how you respond determines what comes next. This piece outlines a clear, practical framework for analyzing...

07.08.2026 20

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung

Unicorn Stories Sell the Myth of Overnight Success — But Here Are the 5 Truths They Leave Out

A serial investor breaks down five hard truths about entrepreneurship that unicorn headlines conveniently leave out, from boring early momentum to the...

15.07.2026 10

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung

How I Hire and Build Teams That Don’t Fall Apart Under Pressure

Founders often focus on product and fundraising, but long-term companies are built by putting the right people in the right roles and addressing...

12.06.2026 30

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung

The One Trait That Quietly Determines Whether Founders Win or Fade Out

The biggest predictor of success in venture isn't talent or timing — it's what people do when momentum disappears.

11.05.2026 30

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung

The Deals You Didn’t Make Are Teaching You How to Win Next Time — Use This Framework to Make It Happen

Turn every 'no' into a learning opportunity that makes your next 'yes' smarter, faster and more strategic.

13.04.2026 40

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung

The 7 Rules of Building Strong Investor Relationships After the Check Clears

Founders earn long-term credibility by communicating misses clearly and before problems escalate.

02.03.2026 30

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung

Not All Money Is Good Money — Why the Wrong Investor Is More Dangerous Than Running Out of Cash

Why the wrong capital can cost founders far more than it helps — and how to recognize the difference before it's too late.

03.02.2026 40

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung

Fear and Uncertainty Stopped Me From Investing — Here's the Simple Framework I Used to Never Hesitate Again

A missed investment taught me a hard lesson about uncertainty — and reshaped how I make every business decision today.

31.01.2026 60

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung

How to Spot a Dangerous Business Partner Before It Costs You

Here's how to check for red flags before starting a partnership that could cost you your company and your sanity.

20.12.2025 50

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung

How Founders Can Build Lasting Trust with Investors

In a business built on belief, the founders who communicate clearly, deliver reliably and treat every dollar with respect earn trust that outlasts any...

13.11.2025 40

Entrepreneur

Jonathan Hung