I’ve been listening to a lot of pitches this past week, and I’m always shocked at the airs that founders will try and put on to impress you. I cannot speak for other investors, but for me that doesn’t do it. I am too old. I am cynical. I see too many pitches. These founders are trying to convince you, almost will you, into an investment. While I appreciate the enthusiasm, I get a viscerally negative reaction. I would advise founders to just be the best version of you. Be authentic.

One of the core principles we hold dearly at Nex Cubed is transparency. We believe by seeing the world through clear eyes, and “telling it like it is,” we will get to the right solution. It is with that spirit in mind that I was honored to sit down with one of our founders, Ken Mooso, CEO of PersonaFi, who wanted to talk through his recent pivot.

At Nex Cubed, we deal with pre-seed founders who are heavy on vision, but short on traction. So how do you fundraise and pitch your big idea with some credibility?

At Nex Cubed, we are honored to work with startups and partners laser focused on their why. With all of the social, financial, and health related headwinds we face right now, supporting true problem solvers is both figuratively and literally mission critical. We are proud to share some of these problem solvers with you.

When it comes to growth in light of the recent funding environment, many founders are reacting in one of two extreme ways – either they have totally shut down all growth spending to zero, or they panic and are trying to cover the table of activities. So what’s one to do? How can you structure the balance between doing too much and too little, especially in this environment?

As a highly influential, trend setting demographic with strong opinions and unbridled imagination, students provide a unique opportunity for startup growth. But how does a startup go about engaging them?

Whether you are a first-time founder or a serial entrepreneur, finding the right accelerator program can be a daunting task - it is important to choose a program that most closely aligns with your company's values to optimize growth.

Mental Health Awareness Month Q&A w/ Nex Cubed Portfolio Companies Butterflly Health, OOTify & Litesprite on importance of mental well-being.