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IInvisible Ink
A discussion about how the pressure of raising capital affects a founder's operational freedom and job security. The conversation explores whether founders truly live deal-to-deal, with their position constantly threatened by short-term performance against aggressive targets.
VVenture Unlocked · Jack Altman
Jack Altman argues that VCs avoid giving direct, harsh feedback to founders because it's easier to be a cheerleader and there are few incentives for brutal honesty. He emphasizes that building high-trust relationships between founders and board members is crucial to creating a safe space for difficult but necessary feedback.