Chapter
The Dangers of Over-Raising Capital with Limited Revenue
1:32:03 - 1:37:22 (05:19)
The temptation to raise a vast amount of capital and over-spend can be dangerous, leading to unnatural decisions that do not service the core audience. Growing in line with revenue is a smarter, better approach, and as an industry, we are slowly adapting to this.
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Growing a business thoughtfully and in line with revenue is key, despite some companies still raising large amounts of cash, and the need to avoid perverse incentives in the startup industry.
1:32:03 - 1:34:23 (02:19)
Summary
Growing a business thoughtfully and in line with revenue is key, despite some companies still raising large amounts of cash, and the need to avoid perverse incentives in the startup industry.
ChapterThe Dangers of Over-Raising Capital with Limited Revenue
Episode#171: The Random Show - New Favorite Books, Memory Training, and Bets On VR
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The pressure to take on venture capital and build a bigger business can lead to decisions that deviate from the core identity of a company and alienate its core audience.
1:34:23 - 1:36:27 (02:04)
Summary
The pressure to take on venture capital and build a bigger business can lead to decisions that deviate from the core identity of a company and alienate its core audience.
ChapterThe Dangers of Over-Raising Capital with Limited Revenue
Episode#171: The Random Show - New Favorite Books, Memory Training, and Bets On VR
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The economics of venture capital mean that VCs need startups to grow and generate high returns, which can sometimes conflict with a founder's vision.
1:36:27 - 1:37:22 (00:54)
Summary
The economics of venture capital mean that VCs need startups to grow and generate high returns, which can sometimes conflict with a founder's vision. Founders need to balance taking VC advice into consideration with their own goals and vision.