Jerry Neumann and Elizabeth Zalman of Neu Venture Capital/Crane Venture Partners join Nick to discuss Founder Vs. Investor – A debate between an Experienced Founder and the VC that Backed Her. In this episode we cover:

Should Founders Even Want Venture Capital
Advice on Raising Capital
The Importance of Having a Hiring Process
How Many Full-Time Jobs Can a Founder Have
VC Attorneys
What Is the Purpose of the Board of Directors
Differences Between the Private and Public Markets
Tools Used for Profiling Founders

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401. Founder Vs. Investor – A debate between an Experienced Founder and the VC that Backed Her (Jerry Neumann and Elizabeth Zalman)

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