The Denham Dispatch

The Most Expensive Money Doesn't Look Expensive

Valuation is the number founders celebrate. It's rarely the number that costs them.

Apr 12 • Jake Denham

Paper Is Cheap: The Real Value of Documentation in Venture Building

Why one of the most basic things you can do is also the most overlooked

Apr 4 • Jake Denham

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March 2026

Why Founders Raise Too Early

How Peer Pressure Is the Real Reason

Mar 28 • Jake Denham

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Why I’d Rather Wear Out Than Rust Out

What Living With Cerebral Palsy Taught Me About Strength

Mar 14 • Jake Denham

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What It’s Actually Like Being a Venture Lawyer

A Practical Guide for Law Students Curious About Startups & Fund Formation

Mar 7 • Jake Denham

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February 2026

When Should a Founder Actually Hire a Venture Lawyer?

A Founder’s Guide to Hiring Venture Counsel

Feb 28 • Jake Denham

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Finding Counsel

The Founder’s Dashboard: How to Choose a True Co-Pilot

Feb 24 • Jake Denham

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What You Automate, You May Weaken

Are we building talent — or automating it away?

Feb 14 • Jake Denham

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January 2026