SAFE Term Benchmarks: Pre-Seed, Mid-2026. Recent published research, including term definitions, Canadian context and premiums for AI companies

Slides and takeaways from an HBS lecture on AI and the Future of Work by Prof. Joe Fuller of Harvard Business School (HBS) in June 2026

Takeaways from NACO Summit 2026 discussing the Canadian Capital Crisis and why Canada loses startups and the economic benefit they produce.

Real talk about what traction investors are looking for at early stages to raise money.

Here is a guide to some non-dilutive funding sources to help you build and grow your startup without giving away equity.

You can build an amazing and profitable company without ever having to pitch a VC. VC funding is a means to an end, it is not the goal itself. Let’s talk about some alternatives.

Landon Steele appeared on the Beyond... Podcast hosted by Nihad Karabernou to discuss how Founders and Investors can partner to achieve impact.

Before pitching Angels or VCs, be sure that your idea is big enough to be "VC fundable" - generally aiming at a multi billion dollar global market.

Remote work teams can benefit from the alignment and trust-building that occasional face-to-face retreats provide.

I’m a big fan of Lenny Rachitsky, and his podcast and newsletter simply called Lenny's Newsletter He just posted about “Raising a Seed Round 101” with Terrence Rohan and Jack Altman Here’s my favorite part: “2. What do I need to prove to investors before I raise? Generally speaking, before you raise, you should have taken the following steps: - Proof of commitment: You have left your old job and are fully committed to being a founder. You can’t expect to raise capital if you

Overview: I’m thrilled to announce that I will be featured on an episode of the Pitch Please podcast hosted by Mike Thibodeau! I have been really enjoying his podcast and we had a great conversation on Resources for Female Founders. The title is “Investing in Women: Strategies for Female Founders to Thrive”. Pitch Please is based in Toronto, and is a great resource for the Canadian Tech ecosystem. This podcast amplifies founder voices, and connects founders with a community t

Overview: Hi, I'm Landon. Welcome to my new blog. I invite you to join me in exploring topics around tech startups, early-stage...