Hey I am on Medial • 7m
Everyone talks about the raise. Very few talk about what hits after the wire lands. It’s not champagne. It’s speed. It’s pressure. It’s silence. Suddenly the product you loved building.. turns into a number game. Suddenly you're building to justify the round - not the vision. And sometimes, the same VCs who promised “hands-on help” go hands-off. Know the truth: Capital is a catalyst. Not a cure. It won’t fix a broken product, a distracted team, or a foggy GTM. As a founder or operator, don’t just chase the raise. Chase alignment. Chase clarity. And chase partners who bring value on Day 91 - not just Day 1. Raising money is not a milestone. It’s a responsibility with interest.
Hey I am on Medial • 6m
A simple thing I advise early-stage founders on: —> Stage —> Strategy —> Source 1) Stage - What stage are you really at? Idea, MVP, early traction, PMF? 2) Strategy - Do you need capital to survive or to scale? Different answers, different risks.
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The Clueless Company • 1y
VCs are pouring billions into generative AI startups, but remember: It’s not about the funding; it’s about the value you create. AI isn’t a magic wand. It's the persistent problem-solving, understanding user needs, and iterating that turns those bi
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