The Next Founder | Michael Wolfe | Substack

Welcome to The Next Founder

Or why every startup is different but most end up with the same problems

Feb 20, 2024 • Michael Wolfe

Taking “The Startup Athlete” on the Road

Or why, even in Portuguese wine country, the founder experience is universal.

May 29 • Michael Wolfe

Escape the ICP Death Spiral

Or why chasing something big can keep your startup small.

Feb 20 • Michael Wolfe

Scale Step by Step

Or why you can only grow a startup on a solid foundation

Aug 26, 2025 • Michael Wolfe

Spread the Good Word

Or how your startup can reach prospects who don’t know you but should

Apr 13, 2025 • Michael Wolfe

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