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VVillage Global Podcast
Celine Halioua explains the counterintuitive U-shaped curve of fundraising difficulty, where early rounds become relatively easier once you've spent years making a complex idea so clear it seems obvious. She describes how seed and Series A rounds were manageable compared to later stages, emphasizing that 'easy' still required tremendous thought and effort upfront.
TThe Full Ratchet
A VC explains why the most difficult conversations they have with founders are about managing cash and hitting fundraising milestones. The key insight is reframing the investor-founder relationship as a partnership where both sides want to avoid running out of money and ensure the company is positioned for future funding rounds.