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Having 2 to 3 founders seems to be the sweet spot if you were to raise VC money while building a startup.
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This just seems like another example of VCs being risk-averse. If the idea and execution are strong, why should team size matter so much? Solo founders bring a focused, nimble approach that could be highly valuable
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