Leadership Prevails

The Case for Syndicates in a Changing Venture Landscape

October 22, 2025/in Venture Capital/by Kelly Perdew

I started angel investing in 2004 in the Los Angeles ecosystem. My first checks were small — tiny, really — but I always invested my time and network alongside my capital. That combination earned me the reputation as a “go-to” angel, and soon, I started seeing more and more deal flow. I shared those deals […]

Why We Invested: Wildfire’s Blazing Trail in Loyalty and Rewards

November 17, 2024

We invested in Wildfire because Jordan Glazier embodied the extraordinary leadership Moonshots was founded to champion.

Investing in AI: Moonshots, Megatrends, and the Future of Humanity

October 20, 2024

As AI races ahead, the real contest isn’t between humans and machines, but between nations and leaders who know how to wield them.

Stopping Cancer: Why We Invested in Vironexis

September 12, 2024

Cancer rewrites the lives of everyone it touches — and now, for the first time, a new kind of therapy might rewrite cancer itself.

Founder Equity Dilution in a Startup: A Walk Through the Process

September 10, 2024

Equity may be a founder’s greatest asset, but understanding how fast it disappears is the difference between building wealth and losing it.

What Every Defense Start-Up Should Know About Government Contracts

April 16, 2024

The right government contract can catapult a defense startup from prototype to national-scale impact — if founders know how to navigate the system.

Doubling Down on National Security: Why We Invested in Ghostdog

February 20, 2024

Some startups chase markets; others strengthen a nation — and Ghostdog is proof of what happens when extraordinary leaders do both.

Elon Musk and Blake Hall: Visionary Leadership Lessons at the Army-Navy Game

January 8, 2024

Watching Elon Musk and Blake Hall in the same room offered a clear window into the traits that define truly transformative leadership.

Mastering Networking in Venture Capital: Conquering Intimidation and Building Connections

December 19, 2023

With the right mindset and a few practical habits, even the most intimidating VC circles become communities you can confidently navigate.

The Rise of Dual-Use Tech: A Win for Founders, VCs, and the Government

November 20, 2023

A new wave of founders is proving that the same breakthrough technologies powering commercial markets can also redefine America’s national security.

Understanding the VC Power Law: Why Fund Size Matters in Venture Capital Returns

September 27, 2023

In venture capital, a single breakout company can outweigh dozens of failures — and fund size determines who wins and who merely survives.

Taking Soccer Gaming Into the Future: Why We Invested in Matchday

August 1, 2023

By combining Web3 infrastructure with a world of five billion fans, Matchday aims to redefine how supporters connect with the sport they love.

Winning the New Space Race: Why We Invested in Proteus Space

July 12, 2023

In an era defined by strategic competition in space, Proteus is betting that speed, modularity, and elite leadership will determine the next generation of winners.