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All » Confessions » Dear founders dreaming of VC funding you are misguided. You want freedom and impact. VC funding will enslave and cripple you. Do not fall prey to them. No, not even the ones you call 'top tier'. They are not aligned with you, by default.

Dear founders dreaming of VC funding you are misguided. You want freedom and impact. VC funding will enslave and cripple you. Do not fall prey to them. No, not even the ones you call 'top tier'. They are not aligned with you, by default.

September 13, 2018 // Anonymous 4 Comments

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  1. September 19, 2018 at 6:40 am

    this is what i always figured. i think most are making a deal w the devil out of necessity cause they’re desperate for capital

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  2. September 19, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    +1

    Check out the book “Why S.O.B.’s Succeed and Nice Guys Fail in Small Business”. There is a whole chapter on why VC funding is the worst and last resort of anyone seeking capital.

    Reply
  3. September 20, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    Perhaps you can add a bit of background for us? 🙂

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  4. January 4, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    👍👍👍👍👍

    VCs have the time and resources to push their agenda in conferences and the media. They want people to believe it’s cool and the only way to succeed.

    But seriously : FUCK THEM !

    (PS: I did raise of money, I know what I’m talking about)

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