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60+ links for Y Combinator Application and Interview Advice
I collected a lot of application and interview resources so you don't have to.
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A brief guide to starting and building a lending business
There are 5 areas in a lending business - product, acquisition, underwriting, debt capital, and compliance. I share how founders can build a business by…
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A guide to important terms in a debt term sheet
Raising a debt facility is complex but important. Founders don’t have clarity on the process or the terms. I'll share common terms you can expect in a…
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Designing and building compliant credit products
How to take a new credit product you want to launch and build it in a compliant way. The product requirements need to translate to acceptable regulatory
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Framework for building a credit startup
I will share 5 key steps to think about when starting a credit focused company. If you follow these steps, you'll increase your chances of building a…
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A brief guide to building your first lending product
For building financial products, you need to be clear on a lot of details before you start. I'll share how to think of lending a product flow and the…
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Reverse remote - the best hiring strategy
We've found that startups can build robust teams by relocating talent from non-competitive locations. It results in a strong and diverse culture with…
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Lending business equation for your company
If your startup expects to earn revenue from lending, here's how to think about your business model. I'll cover the most important revenue drivers…
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How much data do you need to raise a debt facility
Raising debt still remains elusive. A common question is how much data is needed to raise a facility. I break down what debt investors are looking for…
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How much do VCs make(base salary)?
I reviewed years of H-1B salary data to see how much people at VC funds make.
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Affirm S-1 analysis: Is it a buy?
I reviewed Affirm's recent S-1 filing to dig deeper into their product, business model, and growth. Is Affirm a buy at the IPO?
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Calculating the true cost of a debt facility
As you scale a credit startup, raising a debt facility is one of the functions for the founders. It is still untractable for most. Learning it early in…
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