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Aastha

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But story without strategy? Just noise. The most dangerous founders are the ones who can pitch beautifully.. yet havenโ€™t nailed product, stage, or real traction. Thatโ€™s how funded flops are born. So yes- letโ€™s add โ€œStoryโ€ to the framework: โ€จStage -> Strategy -> Story -> Source But in that order - because a killer pitch built on shaky ground is just venture theater. So the goal should be?โ€จ ^Clear stage. Smart strategy. Compelling story. Right capital. โ€จAnd thatโ€™s how you raise well - not just โ€˜raiseโ€™

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