
Connection Loop by Dubb · 2025-10-03 · 29 min
Technical founders - raising capital isn’t just data and diagrams. It’s a crafted story, a repeatable GTM, and the discipline to prove PMF. That’s where Michael Nathan comes in. Michael helps engineers-turned-founders translate deep technical value into investor-ready narratives, build go-to-market engines that scale, and architect Business· Corporate · Ecosystem (BCE) strategies that unlock partnerships and distribution. Think less spreadsheet, more strategy. A few things Michael focuses on: Storytelling for capital raises: shape the narrative investors remember - problem, traction, defensibility, and the founder’s path. GTM that converts: align product, pricing, and channels so early experiments scale into revenue engines. PMF through disciplined learning: design fast, measurable tests to know when to double down or pivot. BCE development: create partnerships, corporate motion, and ecosystem plays that amplify growth - not just customers, but leverage.If you like metaphors: winemaking. You can’t rush great wine - you cultivate the vineyard, test small batches, refine the blend, and then scale with partners who believe in the vintage.