🗞️ How did Uber's initial funding rounds impact its growth
Uber's initial funding rounds were crucial in fueling the company's rapid growth and expansion.
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Classic blitzscaling strategy. Burn cash, grow fast, worry about profits later. Worked for Uber, but not every startup can pull this off.
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