What We're Watching for in 2026
A few patterns we think will define the next year in business. None are predictions; all are trends already starting to show.
Business
Strategy, finance, and the operational realities of building companies.
The Quiet Return of Bootstrapping
After a decade of venture capital being the default, more founders are choosing not to raise. The math, and the lifestyle, both deserve attention.
How to Have a Conversation About Money With Your Co-Founder
Founders avoid this conversation, and the avoidance breaks more partnerships than disagreement does. Here's how to have it.
The 30 Most-Funded Women-Led Startups of the Last Year
A snapshot of the women-led companies attracting the most capital, what they're building, and what the patterns reveal.
How to Read a P&L Like an Operator
Most founders look at their numbers without really seeing them. Here's how to read a P&L the way someone who actually runs a company reads it.
The Industries Where Women Founders Are Quietly Dominating
Some categories are being rebuilt by women, and most coverage is missing it. The pattern is more interesting than the demographic.
The Real State of Venture Capital for Women Founders
The numbers are bad, getting worse, and being misreported. Here's what's actually happening — and what to do about it.