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Founder Motivation – The Great Lock In

by Thomas Powell | Sep 11, 2025 | The Founders Office™

This morning’s run reminded me of something founders forget too often—motivation fades, but systems and structure keep you moving forward. Check out today’s short vlog about why this matters not just in life, but in building great companies.

Oracle and a Board Makeup

by Thomas Powell | Sep 10, 2025 | Six Keys of Capital™, The Founders Office™

In today’s vlog, I talk about what really matters when building your board as a founder—and why it’s not just about holding majority control. Check out the video and if you want to make sure your deck isn’t holding you back, try our Pitch Deck Enhancer here: [insert...

What Interest Rates Really Mean for Founders

by Thomas Powell | Sep 9, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate, Economics, Global Real Estate, Investing, The Founders Office™

In today’s vlog, I break down what shifting interest rates actually mean for founders. Whether rates move up or down, the key isn’t timing the market: it’s making sure your story aligns with the right kind of capital. From mortgages to business loans, from...

Every Dollar Counts as Capital

by Thomas Powell | Sep 8, 2025 | Economics, Six Keys of Capital™, The Founders Office™, Uncategorized

In today’s vlog, I talk about capital; it’s more than just investor funding — it’s every resource you’ve used to build your business, from credit cards and home equity to side jobs. As interest rates rise, the true cost of that capital becomes a risk...

How Founders Can Access Capital and Keep Control

by Thomas Powell | Sep 5, 2025 | Economics, The Founders Office™

In today’s vlog, I dive into how creative capital structures, like shared appreciation loans, give founders new ways to raise money without losing control. Check it...
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