# Smart Investors Do Their Homework | Stratton & Ivy

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- Published at: 2026-07-21 19:14:05 UTC
- Updated at: 2026-07-21 19:26:44 UTC

## Author
James Tulin

## Subject
Stratton & Ivy

## Content
First, I want to thank everyone who has already invested in Stratton & Ivy. Your confidence in our vision, our team, and our future means a great deal to us.The momentum has been tremendous.In just 8 days, we've already reached 75% of our Early Bird allocation, and we're seeing strong interest not only from the WeFunder community, but from investors outside the platform as well. We've also been encouraged by the number of existing investors who have reached back out, asking thoughtful questions and, in some cases, increasing their investment.That tells me something important. People are doing their homework.Every company on WeFunder has a compelling story. Every founder believes they're building something special. The difference isn't who tells the best story—it's who has the experience, the strategy, and the ability to execute.That's why I'd like to make a simple offer.Rather than relying solely on our WeFunder page, I invite you to spend 30 minutes with me on Zoom. I'll personally walk you through why we founded Stratton & Ivy, the market opportunity we're pursuing, the technology we're building, my background in building and scaling businesses, and answer every question you have—openly and honestly.I believe you'll come away with a far better understanding of what we're building than you ever could from reading a campaign page alone.Whether you decide to schedule time with me or not, I hope you'll do one thing before investing in any company—not just Stratton & Ivy.Do your homework.A campaign page is designed to introduce an opportunity, but it's only part of the story. The most valuable insights almost always come from a direct conversation with the founder—the person responsible for executing the vision, navigating the challenges, and building the company.You owe it to yourself, your family, and your investment dollars to gather as much information as possible before making an investment decision.Before you click the Reserve button—or decide not to—make sure you've done everything you can to become truly informed. Whether that's with me or another founder, I believe that's how the smart investors consistently make better decisions.If you'd like to learn more about Stratton & Ivy, I'd genuinely enjoy meeting you.Schedule a 30-minute Zoom here:https://calendly.com/jim-strattonandivy/30minI look forward to speaking with you.Jim Founder & CEOStratton & Ivy