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fundbuildscale

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Nov 15, 2025

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4 min read

Why I moved Fund/Build/Scale from Substack to Beehiiv

If you don’t like who’s in the kitchen, it’s time to leave the party.

Walter Thompson

Cyan Banister

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Nov 14, 2025

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5 min read

When Founder-Investor Fit Feels Like Fate (Recorded live in San Francisco)

If you don’t believe in synchronicity, you will by the end of this episode.

Walter Thompson

500 global

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Mar 7, 2025

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3 min read

What Your CEO Won't Tell You About Your Stock Options

“The company that you held shares in: if it went to zero, would you regret that you didn't sell?"

Walter Thompson

PMF

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Dec 12, 2024

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3 min read

MaC Venture Capital's Marlon Nichols Shares Seed-stage Insights for Future CEOs

”You are the expert. We're a sounding board. “

Walter Thompson

GenAI

+14

Nov 25, 2024

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3 min read

Transforming Practical Wisdom into Iconic Brands with David Placek

“We create a vessel that will carry the story into the marketplace.”

Walter Thompson

startup

+22

Nov 1, 2024

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3 min read

How to run a board meeting in 60 minutes

“Our motto is: ‘go towards where it hurts.’ Go fix it.”

Walter Thompson

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