The Realistic Optimist is “a publication covering the global startup scene.” They’re read by VCs and MBA students worldwide. They’re seeking long-form writers. They publish two types of articles:

1) “RO Interviews: exclusive, in-depth, written interviews with founders & VCs around the world, with a special focus on emerging markets (Africa, LatAm, Asia, MENA).”

2) “RO Long Reads: deeply-reported, long-form articles on topics that are relevant to our readers.”

RO Long Reads are written by RO Correspondents and they're looking for more of them.

Rate is €500 to €1,000 per article. To learn more, refer to their founder’s post and this form.