Chapter

Learning from Failure: The Importance of Board Decks
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1:45:47 - 1:50:19 (04:31)

One entrepreneur describes how he was given a second chance following a company failure, and the importance of good board decks to a healthy company.

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Exploding Kittens is planning to expand and invest in companies that share their vision, including Meat Eater and potentially Food 52.
1:45:47 - 1:47:14 (01:26)
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Exploding Kittens
The decision to take on investors means committing to the possibility of exiting the company in the future.
1:47:14 - 1:49:11 (01:56)
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Investors
Summary

The decision to take on investors means committing to the possibility of exiting the company in the future. The pressure to exit can be felt regardless of the investment stage, and can lead to significant financial investments to propel growth.

Chapter
Learning from Failure: The Importance of Board Decks
Episode
#653: Elan Lee, Co-Creator of Exploding Kittens — How to Raise Millions on Kickstarter, Deconstructing Mega-Successes, Secrets of Game Design, The Power of Positive Constraints, The Delights of Craftsmanship, and The Art of Turning Fans into Superfans
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Steli Efti shares how a trusted advisor helped his company build a more sustainable and healthy business by training them, connecting them with experts and showing them other examples of healthy companies.
1:49:11 - 1:50:19 (01:07)
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Company Growth