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The Golden Triangle

Our proprietary framework for evaluating technology ventures — built from direct operating and investment experience across multiple company builds and exits. Three corners: Human Capital, Financial Capital, and Intellectual Property. Originally developed in 2015–2016. Reissued and expanded for 2026.

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Human Capital Financial IP
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What Strategic Buyers Are Really Buying

It's rarely the product. Acquirers buy market position, customer relationships, and team. Here's how to build toward what they're actually looking for — starting now, not two years before you sell.

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The Chapters Ahead: How to Think About Your Next Move

Most founders are so deep in the build that the next chapter sneaks up on them. Here's how to stay a few steps ahead — without taking your eye off the company you're running right now.

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Taking Capital Without Losing the Company

Capital comes with strings. Some strings are fine. Some aren't. Here's how to read the room when someone puts a term sheet in front of you — and what to push back on.

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Midwest Founders Are Building Quietly — And Winning

Less noise. Lower burn. Tighter focus. The companies being built here right now are some of the most durable in the country. That's not an accident — it's a different way of working.

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Building Toward a Fortune 100 Exit

We've sold companies to Apple, Caterpillar, Columbia HCA, and Prime Media. Here's what we learned about how to build a company that the right acquirer will pay a premium for — and what most founders get wrong.

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AI as a Force Multiplier: What It Actually Means for Your Business

AI reduces the cost of innovation, marketing, and execution to near zero. Most founders are underutilizing it. Here's a practical framework for thinking about where it fits — and where it changes everything.

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