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Time is the Enemy of All Deals

Both Sides of the Table

million at a $15 million pre-money valuation. We had people hearing through the grapevine that we were about to raise money and new investors started calling us to get in on the deal. VC, sales, biz dev, M&A or otherwise. million at a $15 million pre-money valuation. Yes, this was stupid.

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How to Start a Startup

www.paulgraham.com

The woman in charge of sales was so tenacious that I used to feelsorry for potential customers on the phone with her. Stephen Hawkings editor told him that every equationhe included in his book would cut sales in half. A 10% improvement in ease of use doesnt just increase your sales 10%. Its more likely to double your sales.

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