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Adversus is my personal blog. It talks about my experiences as a venture capitalist in Southeast Asia. I am a partner at Golden Gate Ventures in Singapore. Golden Gate Ventures is an early-stage VC firm in Southeast Asia. Golden Gate Ventures invests in internet & mobile startups

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  • How Do I Fix This

    How Do I Fix This

    A few friends asked me what my 2021 New Year’s resolutions were. I couldn’t give a proper answer. Still feeling 2020 drained all my energy…
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    Jan 13
    We haven’t talked in a while

    We haven’t talked in a while

    Hi Dad, it’s been a while since we talked. I hope you’re doing well. When I think of you, I can only smile because I imagine you and uncle…
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    Michael H. Lints
    Dec 13, 2020
    Discover The Unknown — Unlock impactful change

    Discover The Unknown — Unlock impactful change

    I was having coffee with a good friend in the venture industry as we were talking about corporate innovation. Wondering what hindered real…
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    Michael H. Lints
    Nov 1, 2020
    Why We fundraise for good

    Why We fundraise for good

    I can still remember Thursday, May 21st, 2020 like it was yesterday. My colleague and friend Oliver Wood asked our Saturday running crew…
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    Michael H. Lints
    Sep 1, 2020
    I am exhausted and want you to know why

    I am exhausted and want you to know why

    Every morning I wake up and turn on CNN International to watch the news in the US because I want to stay in touch with how my fellow black…
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    Michael H. Lints
    Jun 7, 2020
    Fundraising and Termsheet 101 with Golden Gate Ventures and Cooley LLP

    Fundraising and Termsheet 101 with Golden Gate Ventures and Cooley LLP

    We wanted to make sure everyone stays safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, so our second fundraising workshop was held fully online last…
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    Michael H. Lints
    Apr 2, 2020
    How Big Was 2019 For You?

    How Big Was 2019 For You?

    As the year is coming to an end, I realize 2019 was an important year for me, although I didn’t know this until about two weeks ago.
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    Michael H. Lints
    Dec 15, 2019
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    The Southeast Asia Exit Landscape

    The Southeast Asia Exit Landscape

    Southeast Asia (SEA) has a young and vibrant technology startup ecosystem. An ecosystem that is maturing at a rapid pace and with capital…
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    Michael H. Lints
    Sep 4, 2019
    How to build and sustain a (global) network

    How to build and sustain a (global) network

    Networking is just like actual work. There is a significant social component to networking, which also means that some people don’t like…
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    Michael H. Lints
    Jul 15, 2019
    Fundraising Crunch Time

    Fundraising Crunch Time

    In my earlier article about Closing the Fundraise, I talked about the importance of building a pipeline of potential investors, leveraging…
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    Michael H. Lints
    May 6, 2019
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