Archive - Thoughts, By Harsha

The Best Free AI Tools for Student Founders

Unlock free plans for Cursor, Figma, Google and more. Here's a curated list of pro-level AI resources to help you build faster, smarter, and at zero…

Aug 10 •

June 2025

Vibe Coding 101 for Beginners: From Idea to App in Minutes

Ranking the Top 3 Vibe-Coding Tools: Your Step‑by‑Step Guide to Understanding the Basics & Choosing the Right One for You

Jun 22 •

NY Tech Week Guide: What’s On My Radar

Learn about ventures backed by hybrid capital, get expert advice for student founders, or participate in an OpenAI-backed hackathon this week at NY Tech…

Jun 3 •

May 2025

Side Quest to Start-Up: 3 Funding Opportunities this Summer

VC, Big Tech, and Community: 3 Sources of Funding and Support to Launch Your Ideas This Summer.

May 19 •

3 Equity-Free Funding Sources for Startups

Not Ready for a Pre-Seed Round? Here’s How to Fund Your Startup This Summer Without Giving Up Equity

May 5 •

April 2025

3 Startup Sprints with Funding to Validate Your Idea

From Concept to Company: Exploring "Founder Sprints" for Start-Ups Still Finding their Product-Market Fit

Apr 20 •

4 Can't-Miss Entrepreneurial Events in NYC This Spring

Discover the top gatherings to elevate your startup journey and connect with industry leaders this April-May.

Apr 7 •

March 2025

5 New Pitch Competitions + Hackathons for College Students

Money on the table, interesting people to meet, and a deadline to finally build the thing

Mar 30 •

3 Must-Attend UPenn Entrepreneurship Events This Week

VC Giants, Broadway Legends & Trailblazing Conferences: This Week at the University of Pennsylvania

Mar 24 •

Beyond VC: 6 Fellowship Programs That Fund Founders

Skip the VC grind - these fellowships offer funding, mentorship, and game-changing networks.

Mar 14 •

5 Student-Run VCs You Should Know About if You’re a College Founder

🚀 Raising Pre-Seed? These 5 Student-Run VCs That Are Writing Checks for the Next Generation of College Entrepreneurs. 💰🎓

Mar 8 •

3 Reasons VCs Pass on Start-Ups: Lessons for Founders from a VC Scout

🚀 Why VCs Pass on Great Start-Ups (Even If They Like the Founder!) 💰

Mar 1 •

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