Venture Declassified
Venture Declassified
Mike Kelly, Ben Pidgeon, and Jacob Schpok
Quick Tip: The Problem with Pipeline Numbers
5 minutes Posted Jul 13, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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In this Venture Declassified Quick Tip, the hosts tackle one of the most common—and most misleading—metrics in startup updates: pipeline. Mike, Ben, and Jacob explain why experienced investors are skeptical of massive pipeline numbers at the pre-seed and seed stages, and what founders can do to present a more credible picture of future revenue. It's a quick lesson in separating real traction from wishful thinking. Connect Mike Kelly • LinkedIn • Websi...