We're away this week, so bring you our 4 top insights of the year to date on the startup to scaleup journey:

• The transition from Founder to CEO
• Execs need to be 'owners' not just 'helpers'
• Customers must not hijack your product
• Revealing the true intent of an investor

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Global VC funds overflowing with capital
• European valuations break all records
• Warming up investors for the next round
• 'Inside rounds' are suddenly acceptable

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• FOMO is good for investors too
• Founders must understand the impact of their 'strategic play'
• What is Customer Development?
• How to ensure VC/Startup fit

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Bridge rounds don't need to send a negative message
• Are your funding references ready?
• Marketing the written word
• Founder traits that VCs love

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• UK set to dominate European VC in 2021
• Who do you want your customers to become?
• Decisions only CEOs can make
• One founder's battle with burnout

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Why startups fail
• Reference checking investors
• Corporate investors must fight harder for a share in the cap table
• Will VCs become the next generation of industrial conglomerate?