# Solvable Syndicate > On startups, VC, angel investment, and industry trends. And some FoodTech/AgTech šŸŒ± This file provides information about Solvable Syndicate to help large language models understand and reference this publication's content. ## Posts - [Why we invested in Foodini](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/why-we-invested-in-foodini): A global platform for safe, personalized dining - [Investor Profile: Erik Byrenius of Mudcake](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/investor-profile-erik-byrenius-of-mudcake): "In pre-seed, bet on the edge and the energy. Find the outlier. You canā€™t spreadsheet your way into conviction." - [Investor Profile: Jinna Li of Endgame Capital](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/investor-profile-jinna-li-of-endgame-capital-4025): "We are not here to give you a grade or slap you on the wrist, we know things rarely work according to plan in the startup world. We are here to help you. So be transparent, donā€™t be defensive. We are in the same boat." - [Investor Profile: Matteo Leonardi of Grey Silo Ventures](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/investor-profile-matteo-leonardi-of-grey-silo-ventures-80f7): "The best part for me of VC is the human-human interactions that go beyond learning a new concept or understanding a new technology." - [Investor Profile: Lauri Reuter of Nordic FoodTech VC](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/investor-profile-lauri-reuter-of-nordic-foodtech-vc-9df4): "In this line of work I get to imagine the future transformations of big magnitude. So ā€“ talk to me about how life on the planet could be very different, and you will have my full attention." - [What Solvable Syndicate likes to invest in ](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/what-solvable-syndicate-likes-to-invest-in): A deeper look into our decision-making process - [Building the next food system](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/building-the-next-food-system): Why we need food system transformation, and how tech/innovation is a key driver - [Does cold emailing investors work? Yes, and no](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/does-cold-emailing-investors-work-yes-and-no): tl;dr - Recent data says cold emailing doesn't result in receiving an investment - [Solvable Syndicate](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/this-is-solvable-syndicate): Learn more about us and how to join - [Investor Profile: Bodil SideĢn of Kost Capital](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/investor-profile-bodil-sid-n-of-kost-capital): "Under-promise and over-deliver. I have a soft spot for execution and love founders who walk the talk." - [Email intros: Always do the double opt-in ](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/email-intros-always-do-the-double-opt-in): Introducing two people without using a double opt-in intro is lazy and disrespectful. Good people will always do the double opt-in intro. - [Investor Profile: Steve Molino of Clear Current Capital](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/investor-profile-steve-molino-of-clear-current-capital): "Never underestimate the power of storytelling" - [Investor Profile: Felix Leonhardt of Oyster Bay Venture Capital](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/investor-profile-felix-leonhardt-of-oyster-bay-venture-capital): "In 2024 we looked at over 1,700 companies and invested in 2." - [Reasons why investors say no to your startup](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/reasons-why-investors-say-no-to-your-startup): 10 common causes why they pass - [Don't let fake work distract you](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/don-t-let-fake-work-distract-you): Stay focused on hitting your growth targets, and everything else will follow. - [The Pocket Guide of Essential YC Advice](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/the-pocket-guide-of-essential-yc-advice): 22 tips from the world's top accelerator, that every founder should know - [Investor updates - the how and why](https://solvablesyndicate.com/p/investor-updates-the-how-and-why): tl;dr: If you're not already doing them, you should. ## Pages - [](https://solvablesyndicate.com/) - [about](https://solvablesyndicate.com/about) - [archive](https://solvablesyndicate.com/archive) - [how-we-invest](https://solvablesyndicate.com/how-we-invest) - [join-us](https://solvablesyndicate.com/join-us) - [newsletters](https://solvablesyndicate.com/newsletters) - [portfolio](https://solvablesyndicate.com/portfolio) - [recommendations](https://solvablesyndicate.com/recommendations) - [subscribe](https://solvablesyndicate.com/subscribe) - [tags](https://solvablesyndicate.com/tags) ## Authors - [Daniel S. Ruben](https://solvablesyndicate.com/authors/daniel-s-ruben) ## Categories - [For Angels](https://solvablesyndicate.com/t/For Angels) - [For Founders](https://solvablesyndicate.com/t/For Founders) - [About us](https://solvablesyndicate.com/t/About us) - [Investor Profile](https://solvablesyndicate.com/t/Investor Profile) - [Guides](https://solvablesyndicate.com/t/Guides)