Welcome to Insights by Fusion42

Beyond Consensus News, Views and Data for Maverick Founders and Investors

DeReK WaTSoN

Jan 31, 2024

Empower startup founders, framers, and funders
With knowledge, tools, and connections
For those ready to push boundaries and challenge themselves in a noisy, consensus-driven world.

We Get It: The Grind is Real

Building a startup? It’s tough.
Investing in startups? Even tougher.
Raising capital? It’s the embodiment of Einstein’s definition of insanity.
Scaling and getting users? A whole different beast.
Staying ahead of the curve? Exhausting.

And we are here to do it with you

Why Insights by Fusion42?

Forget settling for consensus. True innovation demands audacity—and that’s what we’re here for.

At Fusion42, we’ve faced the rejections, made the mistakes, and learned the lessons. We’re still learning, and we’re here to share it all with you—alongside our channel champs: exited founders, operators, and funders delivering field-tested insights.

Insights by Fusion42 equips you with the knowledge, tools, and connections to thrive in investment readiness, strategic market execution, and scaling with purpose.

Meet the Team Behind Fusion42

Our team brings decades of experience in building ventures, raising capital, and driving innovation:

Derek Watson, Co-Founder: 30+ years in private markets, $500M raised, and a relentless drive to fix a broken marketplace.
Kurt Walker, Co-Founder: 20+ years building communities and simplifying fundraising for real results.
Henrik Bærentsen, Co-Founder: An expert in innovation and partnerships, driving value for startups, corporates, and governments.

What You’ll Get from Insights

We’re here to give you the edge you need to thrive:

Real-Time Funding Updates
We tell you who’s just raised capital and is ready to invest.
Data-Driven Expert Insights
Practical advice from seasoned operators who’ve been there—and succeeded.
Masterclasses and Workshops
Learn strategies to sharpen your GTM plan, embed AI, build resilience, and master the rules of fundraising.
Community Access Through Fusion42
Go beyond the content and join our vibrant community of founders, framers, and funders. Take part in hands-on sessions like our Pitch Kung Fu—weekly two-minute pitch practice, no slides, just real-time feedback.

Let’s Get It Done**

Fusion42 is about delivering results, cutting through the fluff, and helping you turn your vision into reality.

👉 Subscribe now for full access, or join the community to connect with founders, framers, and funders on the same journey.

We’re with you every step of the way.

For the ❤️ of startups
Derek, Kurt, and Henrik