Plain-English playbooks on choosing a program, decoding the deal, and raising your next round — written for founders deciding where to apply.
A practical framework: equity-free vs. dilutive, stage fit, in-person vs. remote, and sector focus.
SAFE vs. priced equity vs. token vs. grant, plus post-money caps and MFN, in plain English.
Real benchmarks for accelerator equity, why equity-free is not always better, and the dilution math.
What the top programs really evaluate, batch timelines, and the common mistakes to avoid.
Four different models, four different deals — how to tell them apart and when each fits.
Use the post-Demo-Day window: momentum, materials, terms, and closing your seed.