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᠅ Founder Tip: Don’t raise money just because you can Raising money isn’t a milestone. It’s a trade. And most founders underestimate what they’re giving up. Here’s what to think through before taking VC money: 1. It’s not free—it’s fuel with expec

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Founders think raising money validates their idea, but validation comes from paying customers. Seen brilliant products die because founders got addicted to the fundraising dopamine hit instead of focusing on what actually matters: building something people want to pay for.

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