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Anna Martin

Writer, Foundersbase

Anna writes for Foundersbase about co-founder matching, early-stage team building, fundraising and the practical mechanics of getting a startup off the ground — drawing on what plays out across the network's founders and startups.

Articles by Anna Martin

Fundraising4 min read

Angel Investors vs VCs: Which Should You Raise From?

Angel investors vs venture capital: how they differ on check size, control, speed and expectations, and which is the right fit for your stage and ambition.

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Anna Martin · Jun 13, 2026
Fundraising4 min read

Startup Accelerators: How to Choose and Get In

How to choose the right startup accelerator and actually get in: what top programs offer, whether the equity is worth it, and how to build a standout application.

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Anna Martin · Jun 10, 2026
Startup Basics3 min read

Validate Your Startup Idea in 30 Days (Before You Build)

A 30-day validation sprint for startup ideas: problem interviews, a smoke test, and pre-sales — with clear kill criteria so you build the right thing.

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Anna Martin · Jun 3, 2026
Startup Basics5 min read

How to Find a Job at a Startup (and Get Hired)

How to find startup jobs, evaluate early-stage roles and equity, and stand out to founders — a practical guide to joining a startup at the right stage.

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Anna Martin · Mar 29, 2025
Hiring & Team5 min read

How to Build a Strong Founding Team for a Startup

The roles a founding team actually needs, how to find and align them, and the team-building habits that keep early startups from imploding under pressure.

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Anna Martin · Mar 10, 2025

Solo Founder vs Co-Founder: Do You Need One?

A clear-eyed look at founding solo versus with a co-founder: the real trade-offs, when each path works, and how to decide before you commit years to it.

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Anna Martin · Jan 29, 2025
Startup Basics4 min read

How to Find a Startup Idea Worth Building

A repeatable way to find startup ideas: where good ones come from, how to spot real problems worth solving, and how to pick a business model that can pay.

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Anna Martin · Oct 19, 2024
Fundraising5 min read

Startup Pitch Deck Guide: Slides That Raise

The pitch deck structure investors expect, what each slide must prove, and the storytelling mistakes that quietly kill early-stage fundraising rounds.

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Anna Martin · Oct 11, 2024