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Should You Really be a Startup Entrepreneur?

Both Sides of the Table

Every one of these events (with names changed) has happened to companies I’ve worked at or closely with. Imagine how Flurry felt when Steve Jobs called them out by name. One investor played chicken with me by threatening not to approve my next-round financing unless I gave him more equity. I was baffled. It was 2007.

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Should You Really be a Startup Entrepreneur?

Both Sides of the Table

Every one of these events (with names changed) has happened to companies I’ve worked at or closely with. Imagine how Flurry felt when Steve Jobs called them out by name. One investor played chicken with me by threatening not to approve my next-round financing unless I gave him more equity. I was baffled. It was 2007.