A founder working closely with their target audience, showcasing Founder-Market Fit.
Forget Product-Market Fit, Founders Need Founder-Market Fit

Too much startup advice treats founders like interchangeable pieces. "Find a big market, build a cool product...success!" But the best…

Caricatures of tech moguls in a lab, showcasing the balance between obsession and success.
The Curse of Obsession: Lessons from Tech’s Most Driven (And Dangerous) Leaders

We're told to "follow our passion", that relentless focus is the key to greatness. But Robert Bruce Shaw's "All In"…

Bustling startup garage scene contrasted with a bureaucratic corporate lab, showcasing startups' advantage in innovation.
The Decline of Big R&D: What Startups Need to Know (And Do Differently)

Intro Recently, I read this article: https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-american-rd-lab/ There's a lot of nostalgia for the glory days of Bell Labs and…

Looking Ahead: The Future of Corporate Venture Building

We've talked about why corporate venture building (CVB) is essential in today's world, and the common pitfalls to avoid. Now,…

Building it Right: The Biggest Pitfalls to Avoid (And How to Overcome Them)

Okay, so you're convinced that Corporate Venture Building (CVB) could be a game-changer for your company. But the hard truth…

Fantastical city scene with startups rallying customers to navigate political landscapes, inspired by "The Fixer."
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…

Traditional corporate building transformed with innovative startup hubs and venture spaces, symbolizing the shift towards corporate venture building.
The Big Shift: Why Corporate Venture Building Isn’t Just a Fad

Let's cut through the buzzwords for a minute. Every established company talks a good game about innovation these days. But…

Whimsical office scene with founders moving from ego-driven roles to embracing teamwork and adaptability in venture building.
The Ego Trap: How Unlearning Your Past Success Can Supercharge Your Venture Building Ventures

Intro Here's a hard truth: the same traits that helped you climb the corporate ladder, or even launch a previous…

The “Always Be Building” Mindset: Why Venture Building Is as Much About Mental Strength as Market Savvy

Intro Venture building gets a lot of hype – the potential for massive returns, disrupting industries, all that good stuff.…

Venture Building in the Global South: Spotting Unique Opportunities & Challenges

Too many investors and founders still have a narrow view of where innovation happens. Silicon Valley, London, maybe Singapore...and they're…

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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.

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