Devin Roth
Editor at Large
Devin leads high-level editorial strategy at SMG, shaping the platform’s voice and curating its most ambitious narratives. A former journalist-turned-editor with a background in political reporting and financial media, Devin now focuses on ecosystem-wide trends and thought leadership pieces that challenge the status quo of venture.
Articles by Devin Roth
📰 Shulevitz Holdings Inc. Acquires SeedStage Digest, Rebrands as Shulevitz Media Group to Power CapitalConnect’s Ecosystem Expansion
April 15, 2025 · 4220 views
New York, NY — April 15, 2025 By Devin Roth, Shulevitz Media Group In a decisive play to dominate the narrative layer of early-stage venture, Shulevitz Holdings Inc.has acquired SeedStage …
The Myth of Product-Market Fit (And What Actually Matters)
Feb. 12, 2025 · 1742 views
Originally published in SeedStage Digest (May 2023) “Product-market fit” has become the holy grail of startup culture — but most founders chasing it don’t actually know what it looks like. …
Investors Are Finally Paying Attention to FemTech
Feb. 11, 2025 · 1551 views
Originally published in SeedStage Digest (Mar 2024) For years, FemTech was seen as a niche — a term often dismissed as "women's health" rather than what it truly represents: a …
No More Pitch Decks: Fundraising by Vibe
Jan. 26, 2025 · 2971 views
Originally published in SeedStage Digest (Dec 2024) The traditional pitch deck isn’t dead — but for some early-stage founders, it’s becoming optional. In its place? Twitter DMs. Community clout. Product …
The VC-Less Revolution: 5 Startups Going Indie
Dec. 11, 2024 · 1553 views
Originally published in SeedStage Digest (Jan 2024) The narrative in tech has long been shaped by the fundraising arms race. Announcements about “oversubscribed” rounds and “record-breaking valuations” flood social feeds …
How One Article Led to Three Investor Intros
Sept. 25, 2024 · 3072 views
Originally published in SeedStage Digest (Aug 2023) A founder spotlight. A few screenshots. A quote from the founder about what they were building next. That was it. But within 48 …