Rae Cohen
Tech Editor
Rae brings a technical lens to SMG’s editorial lineup, covering deep tech, fintech, AI, and the infrastructure powering today’s most disruptive startups. With experience in both engineering and editorial, Rae bridges the gap between innovation and storytelling, making complex systems feel accessible and urgent.
Articles by Rae Cohen
Shulevitz Media Group: Building the Next Great Media Empire of Venture Capital
May 3, 2025 · 29 views
By Rea Cohen- May 3rd 2025 In a venture world flooded with buzzwords, pitch decks, and polished LinkedIn profiles, few voices cut through the noise with clarity and authority. That’s …
🛡️ VendiSafe: The “Bodyguard” App Reinventing Rideshare Safety from the Ground Up
April 21, 2025 · 720 views
Devin Roth | Shulevitz Media Group Kansas City, MO — The rise of rideshare platforms like Uber and Lyft has transformed the way we move—but it’s also raised serious safety …
Why Your First 10 Customers Matter More Than Your Pitch Deck
April 17, 2025 · 1864 views
“Investors don’t want to be convinced — they want to be shown.” That’s the lesson Jeremy Long, a second-time founder, learned the hard way after burning six weeks on a …
Top 7 Founder Hubs to Watch in 2025
Jan. 17, 2025 · 1839 views
Originally published in SeedStage Digest (Dec 2024) The startup landscape is shifting — and it’s not just about the tech. It’s about location. In 2025, founders are trading in coastal …
Indie Angels Are Replacing Traditional Seed Funds — Quietly
Jan. 10, 2025 · 3508 views
Originally published in SeedStage Digest (Feb 2024) Early-stage capital is shifting — and fast. While traditional seed funds still dominate headlines, a quiet revolution is happening at the check-writing level. …
What Early Users *Really* Want from Your MVP
Dec. 12, 2024 · 3940 views
Originally published in SeedStage Digest (July 2023) Founders spend so much time obsessing over product polish that they often forget why early users show up in the first place: **to …
Should You Raise or Sell? Founders on the Funding Fork in the Road
Aug. 27, 2024 · 3433 views
Originally published in SeedStage Digest (Jan 2024) Every founder dreams of product-market fit. But what happens when you hit it — and face a choice you never expected? Do you …