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How to Start a Startup

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You could sense them squirming on the hook, but you knew there would be no rest for them till theyd signed up. If you build the simple, inexpensive option, youll not onlyfind it easier to sell at first, but youll also be in the best position to conquer the rest of the market. Ididnt realize that when we were raising money.

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To Follow On or Not to Follow On

This is going to be BIG.

I think I'm terrific at helping early stage teams by rolling up my sleeves and doing what's necessary--getting them hires, PR, product strategy help to find that market fit. If you're doing seed deals, how often does a down round in a seed deal even happen? Down from what?