Dr.’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Dr.’s Substack (startup strategy, venture capital and risk management). The closest matches are The Savvy Startup Advisor, South Park Commons and Venture Unlocked. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
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Full profile- 1The Savvy Startup Advisor8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago
From recent posts: The Savvy Startup Advisor publishes in-depth articles on startup strategy, venture capital, and business fundamentals for founders and investors. Content ranges from fables on founder psychology to practical guides on…
Likely audience: Startup founders
3 shared topics
- 2South Park Commons35K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: South Park Commons publishes monthly updates on its $575M Fund IV, founder interviews, and deep-dive articles on AI safety, robotics, and venture capital strategy. The publication targets founders and investors with…
Likely audience: founders
2 shared topics
- 3Venture Unlocked8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago
Venture Unlocked offers unique insider insights into venture capital through our Podcast and writings.
Likely audience: Angel Investors
2 shared topics
- 4
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: The Shortlist publishes weekly curated lists of Go-to-Market engineering roles alongside occasional deep dives into newsletter automation workflows. It targets engineers and hiring managers interested in AI integration…
Likely audience: GTM Engineers
2 shared topics
- 5
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago
2-min brief for entrepreneurs, investors, & executives in energy, infrastructure, & climate. Lessons from Entrepreneurs for Impact (EFI)'s CEO peer group & insights from 300+ CEOs. Written by Dr. Chris Wedding: CEO…
Likely audience: Energy sector executives
2 shared topics
- 6
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
Practical and independent insight for Board Members from NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members.
Likely audience: Non-Executive Directors
2 shared topics
- 7Spotlight by Xartup452K subscribers
Substacklast post May 20, 2026
From recent posts: Spotlight by Xartup publishes in-depth articles on startup strategy, product management, and fundraising for founders and operators. The content focuses on practical analysis of business metrics, competitive dynamics…
Likely audience: startup founders
1 shared topic
- 8Unusualwhales Newsletter424K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
A newsletter about financial markets, equities, derivatives, options, and macro topics. Subscribe to learn how markets work and how to trade them for free every Wednesday, as well as a market update and outlook every…
Likely audience: options traders
1 shared topic
- 9a16z278K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: a16z publishes weekly articles focused on AI applications in finance, cybersecurity, and public infrastructure, alongside updates on its investment portfolio and advisory board. The content mixes industry analysis, such…
Likely audience: Venture capitalists
1 shared topic
- 10Founding Journey251K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
Get advice to help build, grow, and raise capital for your startup, written by an a16z-backed founder.
Likely audience: Founders
1 shared topic
- 11a16z speedrun235K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: a16z Speedrun publishes weekly updates on deep tech, AI, and startup funding, featuring founder interviews, residency program announcements, and practical advice for early-stage entrepreneurs. The publication mixes…
Likely audience: Early-stage founders
1 shared topic
- 12AI Supremacy 226K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: AI Supremacy publishes weekly technology reports on generative AI models, venture capital trends, and geopolitical risks in military and physical AI sectors. The publication targets investors and industry analysts with…
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 13Startup Digest200K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 39 days ago
From recent posts: Startup Digest publishes in-depth analysis on AI infrastructure, venture capital trends, and SaaS pricing shifts for founders and investors navigating the current tech landscape. The publication mixes analytical essays…
Likely audience: Product managers
1 shared topic
- 14Metatrends169K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Metatrends publishes long-form essays and interviews analyzing the intersection of AI, synthetic biology, and organizational strategy for investors, educators, and policymakers. Content spans topics such as job…
Likely audience: entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 15The Generalist169K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: The Generalist publishes a mix of podcast transcripts and articles focused on AI safety, startup infrastructure, and founder biographies for a business audience. Content ranges from technical discussions on materials…
Likely audience: AI safety researchers
1 shared topic
- 16Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff163K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally.
Likely audience: Podcast listeners interested in economics
1 shared topic
- 17Mergers And Acquisitions Newsletter™154K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Mergers And Acquisitions Newsletter™ publishes in-depth articles on M&A strategy, venture capital, and AI infrastructure for business leaders and investors. Content ranges from serious due diligence analysis and deal…
Likely audience: M&A professionals
1 shared topic
- 18The VC Corner146K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: The VC Corner publishes weekly data-driven articles and curated datasets on venture capital trends, startup funding, and AI-native business operations. It serves founders, investors, and operators seeking actionable…
Likely audience: Startup founders
1 shared topic
- 19insights4vc144K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Insights4VC publishes in-depth analysis of institutional finance, payment infrastructure, and onchain governance, covering topics such as stablecoin economics, DeFi protocol viability, and corporate prediction markets…
Likely audience: Venture capital partners
1 shared topic
- 20The Wolf Den136K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
One important argument every weekday at the intersection of crypto, markets and money - for real investors in a fake world.
Likely audience: Crypto investors
1 shared topic
- 21Software Design: Tidy First?127K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Software Design: Tidy First? publishes essays on software engineering philosophy, test automation strategies, and the intersection of AI with professional identity for developers and technical leaders. The publication…
Likely audience: Software engineers
1 shared topic
- 22Friday Forward110K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Friday Forward publishes weekly essays on psychology, leadership, and personal development, often blending interviews with cultural commentary and data-driven self-improvement advice for readers interested in behavioral…
Likely audience: entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 23Bull Street107K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago
A bullish read on the markets and what you need to know. Published on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Backed by the Wall Street Rollup.
Likely audience: Venture capital partners
1 shared topic
- 24Newcomer106K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Newcomer publishes weekly technology news covering AI startups, venture capital trends, and industry events like the Machine Earning AI Summit and Cerebral Valley AI Summit. The publication targets investors, founders…
Likely audience: Venture capitalists
1 shared topic
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