Ed Kang
I'm a 7x founder with 2 exits. That's just a fancy way of saying I've "failed" a bunch of times, and that's why I use this channel to help you, especially early-stage founders, avoid some of the catastrophic mistakes I've made. That's not to say you're not going to make mistakes, but I'm going to try to make your life easier.
I'm also the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for Startups.com. I've raised over $100 million for my ventures, other startups, and funds. I've been a General Partner for various firms and now run a venture studio where my ideas basically go to die, but hey, it's fun.
My investment thesis is JoyFX through values like positivity, optimism, authenticity, and vulnerability because there's way too much negativity on social media.

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Дайте мне 14 минут, чтобы собрать 1 МИЛЛИОН долларов для вашего стартапа с помощью «Traction Math»

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Applying to YC? I can help. Let's talk... (Request for Startups Fall 2025 #ycombinator)

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Our MVP made $234,230.45 in 12 months (Health CPG) Follow My Principles

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Inviting All Startup Founders to Be Your Advisor (I Might Delete This) #FounderFriday

Stop Raising So Much PRE-SEED & WHY (Startup Funding Data)

How to Raise PRE-SEED When Investors Want MORE TRACTION (Use My 1-2-3 Method)

Finally FREE: Being a Founder & Selling My Startup (What I Wish I Knew) #FounderFriday

Ой! Что сказал A16Z о стартапах (Эндрю Чен)

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3 Startup BUSINESS Models for YOU & INVESTORS #CFXO 10:BMF

A Brutal & Inconvenient TRUTH about VC Funding for Startups

How this Founder Raised $750K PRE-SEED with YouTube + Crowdfunding w/ @andrewjedi

6 Reasons Why INVESTORS LOATHE Reviewing Startup Pitch Decks (Me too!)

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