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Glossary

Knowledge is power.

What is a General Partner (GP)?

3 mins
A General Partner manages a venture fund, makes investment decisions, and actively sits on boards. They are distinct from Limited Partners who provide the capital.

What is PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)?

6 mins
An essential primer on Pulse Width Modulation for startup founders. Learn how digital signaling controls analog power, improves battery efficiency, and presents unique engineering challenges.

What is a Warm Lead?

3 mins
A warm lead is a prospect who has already expressed interest in your product. Learn to identify, nurture, and convert them to save time and increase sales efficiency.

What is a User Story?

3 mins
User stories describe software features from the user’s perspective, focusing on value and problem-solving rather than technical specifications to facilitate better product development.

What is a Public Key?

7 mins
An in-depth look at public keys in cryptography. Learn how they function, how they differ from addresses, and why founders must understand this technology for security and payments.

What is Net Present Value (NPV)?

3 mins
Understand how to value future investments today by accounting for time and opportunity costs using the Net Present Value formula.

What is Inference in Machine Learning?

7 mins
Inference is the process of using a trained machine learning model to make predictions. This guide covers how it works, cost implications, and deployment strategies for startups.

What is HODL?

6 mins
We define HODL, tracing its roots from a forum typo to a strategic mindset, and analyze how long-term conviction applies to startup founders and asset management.

What is an RFP (Request for Proposal)?

3 mins
A practical guide defining RFPs, comparing them to RFIs and RFQs, and analyzing when startups should invest resources in the formal bidding process.

What is a Content Calendar?

3 mins
A content calendar helps startups organize marketing efforts, ensuring consistency across channels while separating strategic planning from daily execution logistics.