Solo issues from Vadim: frameworks, data, and playbooks for science-driven founders.
How to widen your investor search without lowering the bar
Aug 16, 2026
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9 min read
I didn't see this one coming
Aug 9, 2026
10 min read
Breaking down warm intros, lead investors, angels, timing, and AI
Aug 2, 2026
5 lessons from the Pitch Deck Intensive, and 10 questions to ask before you raise
Jul 26, 2026
What I learned from mapping 100+ family offices (plus a link to the directory)
Jul 20, 2026
16 min read
Raising this fall? Here's how to use this summer (plus a special SOSV event this week)
Jul 12, 2026
12 min read
Your deck has all the right slides. So why isn't it working?
Jun 28, 2026
What is a pitch deck REALLY for + Free Workshop
Jun 14, 2026
8 min read
A Hitchhiker's Guide to Pitching in Person - and other lessons from NY Tech Week
Jun 7, 2026
7 min read
How to build your deck in the age of AI - plus a live workshop!
Jun 1, 2026
How NOT to size your round
May 10, 2026
The Operations OS I wish I had when I started
May 3, 2026
11 min read
What the data actually shows and how to successfully run your round
Apr 20, 2026
The system I wish every founder had before their first pitch
Apr 12, 2026
How you can make the transition
Mar 29, 2026
How to add momentum to your fundraise without compromising your morals :)
Mar 23, 2026
One term sheet framework to make sense of them all
Mar 15, 2026
Hint: It's not just vibes. But it's not a detailed rNPV either.
Mar 9, 2026
The one-pager framework that gets technical founders in the room
Mar 1, 2026
How 5 questions turned a science poster into an investment story
Feb 23, 2026
The 3-layer setup that makes investors say yes faster
Feb 15, 2026
How to build the outreach that your science deserves
Feb 8, 2026
Here's how to cut through the noise - especially if you're raising capital
Jan 26, 2026
If you do nothing else this year, do this
Jan 11, 2026
With JPM 8 days away, here's your outreach playbook
Jan 5, 2026