HOW TO RAISE MONEY BY RIDING HYPE CYCLES

Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

Hype cycles start with a catalyst event (like ChatGPT's release) that sparks investor attention, leading to high-profile fundraises that inspire more startups to align with the narrative. This creates a flywheel as VC attention—the truly limited resource—focuses on that trend. When investors believe in massive outcomes, they'll pay higher prices. Don't just fit into a trend—position yourself as causing the phase change that creates opportunity.