Resources

Templates, frameworks, and reading I come back to. Take what’s useful.

Fundraising

SAFE Agreement Template (YC)

Standard post-money SAFE from Y Combinator.

How to Raise a Seed Round

Step-by-step guide for first-time founders.

Data Room Checklist & Guide

Everything you need in your data room before investor diligence starts.

Investor Update Template

Monthly update format that keeps investors engaged.

Prospective Investor Updates

Stay on an investor's radar between meetings with the right drip email.

Non-Dilutive Funding in Canada

Grants, tax credits, and repayable loans for Canadian founders.

Canadian VC Directory

25+ active Canadian VC firms - filterable by stage, sector, and location.

Pitch & Storytelling

Pitch Deck Structure Guide

The 10 slides every seed deck needs.

Founder Story Framework

How to articulate why you, why now, why this.

Market & Strategy

TAM/SAM/SOM Framework

Bottom-up market sizing approach that holds up in a VC room.

Unit Economics Cheat Sheet

LTV, CAC, payback period - the metrics that matter.