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Can founders take $100K+ off the table at Series A without revenue?

The Startup Podcast · Making the most of the founder/investor dynamic (w/ Liz...

“Crafting a story such that I get whatever I want whenever I want.”

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Crafting a story such that I get whatever I want whenever I want. And so, like, could founders take money off the table on a really good series a even without any revenue but just having identified product market fit? Maybe $102,100,000?

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Liz Zalman discusses the strategic art of crafting compelling narratives to get what you want as a founder. She explores whether founders can justify taking significant money off the table during Series A fundraising, even without revenue, by demonstrating strong product-market fit.

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This addresses a specific tactical question many founders have about personal liquidity during fundraising rounds.

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