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Research

Original research and methodology write-ups from the LCNCagents desk.

Research

How to Research a VC's Track Record and Founder Sentiment Before Raising

By Saul Fleischman — Product builder (15 years), founder of RiteKit Founders who accept a term sheet without vetting the VC's reputation often pay…

Published July 20, 2026

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How to Research a VC Firm’s Exits and Fund Performance

By Saul Fleischman — Product builder (15 years), founder of RiteKit The most reliable route into a venture firm’s track record is to triangulate…

Published July 20, 2026

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How to Research a Startup Accelerator's Acceptance Rate and Terms: A Data-Driven Guide for Founders

By Saul Fleischman — Product builder (15 years), founder of RiteKit The most reliable way to research an accelerator's acceptance rate and terms is…

Published July 20, 2026

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How to Research a Journalist Before Pitching: The Founder’s Complete PR Playbook for 2026

By Saul Fleischman — Product builder (15 years), founder of RiteKit The best way to research a journalist before pitching is to analyze their last 30…

Published July 20, 2026

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How to Research a Company’s Decision-Maker Before a Pitch: A Data-Backed Guide

By Saul Fleischman — Product builder (15 years), founder of RiteKit The most effective way to research a decision-maker before a pitch is to map the…

Published July 20, 2026

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How to Research a Journalist Before Pitching Them: A Data-Driven Framework

By Saul Fleischman — Product builder (15 years), founder of RiteKit Most PR pitches fail because the sender never read the journalist’s recent work.…

Published July 20, 2026

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