I don’t need much. Just one warm intro that actually replies and a roadmap that survives contact with reality. I've already got a team that believes, so I’m not asking for miracles. And maybe, one night of sleep without LinkedIn notifications. Milk and cookies will be left out. Along with a cap table and a pitch deck, just in case you know anyone who might be interested. From a founder who still believes great things start simple. John Thornewill 22nd December 2025

There comes a moment in every journey - every startup, every mission worth pursuing - when the weight becomes too heavy for one person to bear alone. The path grows steeper. The fire that once burned bright begins to flicker. Doubt creeps in, quiet but relentless, like the shadows of Mordor stretching across the horizon. This is the point where many lose heart. But it’s also where the best founders reveal who they truly are. Because in the strongest teams, no one walks alone.