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Trai Sasatavadhana
- February 14, 2024
Playing Politics to Win: Lessons for Startups from Bradley Tusk’s “The Fixer”
I've always been a bit allergic to the word "politics." As founders, we want to believe that building a great…
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- May 22, 2023
The Power of Storytelling for Venture Leaders: Why Communicating Your Vision Is a Constant Hustle
In the startup world, we tend to obsess over the technical: the product, the code, the metrics. But one of…
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- May 19, 2023
Knowing When to Step Back: The Founder’s Transition from Scrappy CEO to Strategic Leader
I've been there: you build a company from nothing, you wear every hat, and your personal hustle is inextricable from…
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- May 12, 2023
Investing in Founder Wellness: The Holistic Approach That Pays Off (Beyond the Surface-Level Perks)
Let's be honest, founder "wellness" has become a bit of a buzzword. It gets reduced to offering fancy juice in…
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- May 8, 2023
Diversity as a Strategic Advantage: Why Inclusive Ventures Outperform (and How to Get It Right)
Let's cut through the well-meaning fluff on this topic. Diversity isn't just about being a good person, it's about building…
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- May 5, 2023
The Future of Venture Talent: Attracting and Developing the Next Generation in a Competitive Market
Let's face it, finding great talent is hard. And in the current market, it's gotten even worse. But as experienced…
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- May 1, 2023
Anticipating Regulatory Shifts: How to Stay Ahead of the Rules Impacting Your Startup
Okay, let's talk about the elephant in the room that many founders try to ignore until it's too late: regulation.…
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- April 28, 2023
Competition as a Collaboration Tool: Fighting “Frenemies” and Winning Bigger
We're all trained to think about competition as a zero-sum game. Crush them! Steal their market share! But the reality,…
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- April 24, 2023
The Art of the Strategic “No”: Why Turning Down Partnerships Is Essential for Scaling
Early on, you're desperate for any deal that seems halfway legitimate. Saying "yes" feels like validation and momentum, even to…
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- April 21, 2023
Building a Crisis-Resistant Venture: Lessons from Past Downturns
Let's not sugarcoat this: startups are like delicate little sailboats in a hurricane when the economy goes south. Even if…
Hello, I'm Trai Sasatavadhana. I'm a part strategist, part mentor, and an all-around catalyst for some of the most exciting ventures emerging in the market.
