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Decoding Startup Funding: The Art and Science Behind Determining Your Raise

Determining how much capital a startup should raise during each funding round is hard. This week, Phuong and I break down the tools and methodologies that founders and VCs use to calculate the right number, emphasizing the importance of creating a detailed operating model. The conversation covers key fundraising strategies, including aligning milestones with investor expectations and avoiding common pitfalls like over-dilution. Our goal during this chat was to offer practical insights on managing capital efficiently and ensuring long-term growth. If you’re a founder looking to navigate the fundraising landscape with confidence, this episode is definitely for you.

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Innovation with Mark Peter Davis
Through fireside chats with entrepreneurs, industry leading executives, and creative minded business folk, we highlight the society altering transformations that are happening all around us while providing crucial entrepreneurial advice.

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