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- Capital One Just Said "Fuck It" and Bought Brex for $5.15B: The Real Talk
Capital One just dropped $5.15B to acquire Brex. Yo, founders, VCs—this is a whole damn vibe check for the industry.
- Jack Dorsey Just Cut Block in Half. Here's What Every Founder Should Take From It.
Jack Dorsey just axed nearly half of Block's workforce — 4,000+ people — and the stock jumped 24%. This isn't just a layoff story. It's a preview of what's coming for every company.
- Stop Winging It: How Startups Can Actually Win Customers at Conferences
Most startups waste thousands at conferences collecting business cards and flying home with nothing to show. Here's the strategic playbook to turn events into real pipeline.
- New York Is Coming for Your QSBS. What Every Founder Needs to Know Right Now.
New York State is moving to wipe out QSBS tax benefits, possibly retroactive to Jan 1, 2025. If you're a founder or early investor in NYC, this is not a drill.
- Why IRL Events Close Deals Faster Than Cold Outreach (And How to Host One That Actually Works)
Cold outreach gets deleted. A room full of the right people gets deals done. Here's the data and the playbook behind why in-person events outperform every digital channel.
- The Psychology Behind High-Value Rooms: Why the Right 30 People Beat 300 Every Time
Your brain literally cannot network at a 300-person event. Science says so. Here's why small, curated rooms close more deals, raise more capital, and build better relationships than any mega-conference ever will.
- The 5 Deals That Started in a Conference Room (And Why Most Founders Never Get There)
The most important partnerships, funding rounds, and enterprise contracts in the startup world rarely start with a cold email. They start in the right room, with the right people, at the right moment.
- VC Funding Is Back. But VCs Are Only Meeting Founders They Already Know. Here's How to Fix That.
Venture capital activity is up significantly heading into 2026. But the founders getting funded are not necessarily the ones with the best companies — they are the ones with the best access. Here is how to close that gap.
- How to Build a $10M Pipeline From a Single Weekend Event
The founders and sales leaders who generate the most pipeline from events are not working harder than everyone else in the room. They are working differently. Here is the full playbook.
- How to Turn One Networking Event Into 10 New Clients
Most people leave networking events with a stack of business cards and zero follow-through. Here is the actual playbook for turning one room into real clients.
- Introducing kamp Premium: Your All-Access Pass to the Startup Community You Have Been Looking For
We are launching kamp Premium — a Passport tier built for founders, operators, and investors who are serious about growth. Nationwide events, real mentorship, and a community that gives you an edge.
- 10 Lessons I Learned From Hosting WAY TOO Many Exec Dinners
After dozens of exec dinners, one thing is clear: the formula is repeatable. Here are the 10 lessons that separate a dinner people forget from one that closes deals.
- Startup Event Trends We're Seeing This Year
The best startup events are getting smaller, smarter, and way more intentional. Here are the trends founders and sponsors should actually care about.
- How to Get Invited Into Exclusive Founder Circles
The best founder rooms are not open to everyone. Here is how to become the kind of person people want in them.
- The AI Tools Every Founder Should Be Using in 2026
AI should be doing more than writing emails for you. Here is where founders should actually be using it across the business.
- Building Community Is the New Growth Strategy
Paid ads can buy attention. Community builds trust. That is why more startups are treating community like a real growth channel.
- How Sponsors Can Generate Real Pipeline at Startup Events
Sponsorship only works when it creates real conversations. Here is how sponsors can stop acting like booths and start building pipeline.
- How Founders Can Build a Powerful Network Before Raising Capital
The worst time to build investor relationships is when you urgently need money. Start months before the raise.
- What Investors Actually Look For at Startup Events
Investors are not just listening to your pitch. They are watching how you think, who you attract, and how you move through the room.