20VC: Fundraising Wisdom that is Total BS; Dilution, Meeting Associates, Taking the Highest Price, Always Be Raising | Why Second Time Founders Are More Investable & Why Not To Hire People Out of College with Dan Siroker, CEO @ Limitless
This podcast episode explores the journey of entrepreneurs, highlighting the role of perseverance, the challenges faced by first-time founders, the significance of experience and gut instinct, the importance of recognizing market pull, unique perspectives on compensation and liquidity in startup hires, the importance of velocity and strategic decision-making, the dynamics of early-stage fundraising and the involvement of board members, the role of empathy and salesmanship in dealing with venture firms, the benefits of engaging with associates in the fundraising process, the responsibility of founders in driving success, the importance of evaluating startups with problem-obsessed founders, and the speaker's concerns and optimism about the world's future. The episode also features advertisements for Zip, Cooley, and Navan.
