The Builder’s Almanac
Hey, I’m Neal—a 2x founder and early-stage investor. 👋
If you’ve stumbled upon this newsletter, chances are you’re somewhere along the wild ride of building a company or backing one.
We’ve all heard that building a company isn’t glamorous… but let’s be real:
If you haven’t been in the trenches, you don’t really know what it takes.
You don’t know the emotional, psychological, and mental toll - until you’ve lived it.
The Founder’s Journal is a collection of reflections—mine (7 figures in revenue and 8 figures in capital raised), and from other founders and investors who’ve navigated (or are still navigating) along this curve.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
Growth Frameworks: What worked—and what didn’t—when building and scaling every part of a company through every phase. From leadership team building and culture to the nitty-gritty of product, engineering, sales, marketing, and beyond.
Fundraising & Investor Relations: How to unlock capital and the do’s and don’ts of managing investors—whether it’s dealing with board members, navigating your cap table, or keeping relationships strong.
Industry Trends & Insights: The emerging companies, trends, and shifts we are seeing firsthand in the early-stage ecosystem.
If you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or just someone obsessed with building and growing companies, The Founder’s Journal is for you.
Let’s navigate this journey together, learn from each other’s wins (and failures), and support one another’s growth.
Posting Schedule
I sit down and reflect every 2 weeks and post on Mondays. Occasionally, I will have bonus reflections based on travel, life, and milestones hit.
