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Founder’s Feature (Electric)

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by John Gannon

This story starts on a Manhattan rooftop at the end of this past summer… This is a Sponsored Feature from Electric. I only write Sponsored Features where I have a genuine personal connection to the story and where there are real lessons for founders, funders, and operators. You can read our Sponsored Feature editorial guidelines … Read more

Is IT a Growth Bottleneck?

November 4, 2025 by Venture5 Team

Startup growth has never been more demanding. As the market continues to shift, portfolio success is no longer driven by great products alone, but on how efficiently those products can scale. For investors, IT remains one of the most overlooked growth bottlenecks. Sitting at the intersection of innovation and execution, IT can either accelerate performance … Read more